Hiring the Best - Interviewing for Top Talent

Hiring is the most important decision most managers make, but interviewing and selecting candidates are often poorly developed skills. In these competitive times no one has the luxury of making a bad hiring decision. Additionally, the laws around hiring are getting increasingly complex. Disgruntled applicants are far more likely to file claims, both with the EEOC and with the courts, if they don't think the selection process was fair. In this business and legal climate, managers must develop an interviewing strategy that will support them in selecting top talent and avoiding the bad apples while not creating legal risk. This is a stand-alone program but is most powerful when offered after managers have attended Managing Within the Law - Part I.

"This course is a great blend of law and practical hiring skills, as well as being fun and interactive. Our managers came away with enhanced interviewing skills and a better understanding about interviewing to choose the right candidate for the job. Thank you."
-- Jeri Brown, Vice President of Human Resources, Woodmont Real Estate Services

Who should attend:

All employees - executives, managers, supervisors and leads - who participate in the hiring process.

You will learn:

The legal framework for hiring, including EEO laws, affirmative action, BFOQ's, reasonable accommodations.
The power of job descriptions and how to use them to the manager's advantage.
The proper way to prepare for an interview, including what can't be asked and what should and must be asked.
The perils of peer interviews and how managers can avoid them.
Why behavior based questions work and how to use them for any job-related competency, including "soft skills".
Screening resumes without creating legal risk.
Visas and hiring - what managers need to know about H-1Bs and more.
How to handle applicants who are visibly disabled, pregnant, or with "unprofessional" appearance.
Rules about tests and non-conventional interview techniques - polygraphs, drug testing, quizzes and other strategies.
What to do when applicants volunteer "impermissible" information in a job application or interview.
What type of documentation should be created before, during and after a job interview.
How to check references legally.
Understanding the employer's policies, procedures and forms around the hiring process.

Format:

This program includes your organization's policies and procedures, small group discussion, skill building exercises and extensive Q&A. Our instructors are seasoned attorneys, experienced trainers, and skilled facilitators who use personal stories and appropriate humor to make this topic fun and interesting.

Length:
One-half day.

Why our programs are unique

We emphasize the spirit of the law.
Your policies, procedures and values are integrated into the program.
Our instructors are seasoned attorneys, experienced trainers, and skilled facilitators who use personal stories and appropriated humor to make this potentially dry topic fun and interesting.
Our programs are highly participative with group interaction, small group case studies, video vignettes, skill-building exercises, and plenty of time to ask questions.
Participants receive a comprehensive reference manual, a monthly update e-news and access to our web site.

"Engaging, entertaining and informative! Great learning tool for those who will be hiring staff."
-- Manager, AmSurg Corp.

To find out more about our national training programs, or to book training for your organization, please call 800-458-2778 or email training@fairmeasures.com.