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Advanced Interviewing Techniques for Managers and Employers

Selecting the right talent is one of the most important responsibilities of managers and hiring professionals. This course provides participants with advanced…

  • 5 daysClassroom
  • 12Upcoming dates
  • 7Cities
  • £2,800Fees from
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Advanced Interviewing Techniques for Managers and Employers
Next classroom session Amsterdam 18 - 22 Jan 2027 · £3,800 Next in London London 15 - 19 Feb 2027 · £4,200

Course overview

Why Attend
Selecting the right talent is one of the most important responsibilities of managers and hiring professionals. This course provides participants with advanced interviewing techniques, structured assessment methods, and practical tools to improve hiring decisions, reduce selection bias, and ensure recruitment processes are professional, objective, and aligned with organizational needs.

Structured interviewing means asking every candidate for the same role a planned set of job-related questions and scoring the answers against agreed criteria. Research on selection methods consistently shows that structured, competency-based interviews predict job performance better than informal conversations, and they are easier to defend when hiring decisions are questioned.

Many managers interview only a few times a year and rely on instinct, which leaves room for first-impression bias, similarity bias and inconsistent note-taking. This course replaces that with a practical routine: building a success profile for the role, writing behavioural questions that ask for evidence of past performance, using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to probe answers, and scoring with behaviourally anchored rating scales. Participants practise in realistic interview simulations, take turns as interviewer, candidate and observer, and review where their questioning helped or hindered the evidence.

By the end of the week participants have an interview guide and scoring sheet they can adapt for a real vacancy, a checklist for fair and lawful questioning, and a simple method for panel wash-up discussions so that the final decision is based on evidence rather than the loudest opinion.

Course Methodology
The course combines interactive presentations, role plays, interview simulations, case studies, group discussions, practical exercises, assessment workshops, and real-life recruitment scenarios to ensure practical application of concepts and techniques.

Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand modern interviewing methodologies and best practices
  • Develop structured interview frameworks aligned with job requirements
  • Assess candidates objectively using competency-based techniques
  • Improve communication and questioning skills during interviews
  • Reduce bias and improve decision-making quality
  • Conduct legally compliant and professional interviews
  • Enhance candidate experience and post-interview processes

Target Audience

  • HR professionals and recruiters
  • Hiring managers
  • Department heads and supervisors
  • Talent acquisition specialists
  • Business leaders involved in recruitment decisions
  • HR business partners
  • Professionals responsible for employee selection and onboarding

Target Competencies

  • Interviewing skills
  • Candidate assessment
  • Recruitment and selection
  • Communication and questioning techniques
  • Decision-making
  • Talent acquisition
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Employment law awareness

Course outline

  1. 1Day 1: Foundations of Effective Interviewing
    • Understanding the role of interviewing within the recruitment and selection process
    • Exploring different interview formats and assessment approaches
    • Understanding the relationship between pre-employment assessments and interviews
    • Identifying the critical success factors required for job performance
    • Developing competency and success factor profiles for different roles
    • Practicing the design and application of role-specific assessment criteria
  2. 2Day 2: Interview Planning and Preparation
    • Understanding the stages involved in effective interview preparation
    • Reviewing and evaluating candidate applications and résumés systematically
    • Developing competency-based and behavioral interview questions
    • Designing structured interview frameworks and agendas
    • Preparing professional interview environments and logistics
    • Ensuring confidentiality, consistency, and fairness throughout the process
    • Reviewing key preparation considerations and best practices
  3. 3Day 3: Conducting Professional Interviews
    • Creating positive first impressions and opening interviews effectively
    • Managing interview flow and maintaining productive discussions
    • Adapting communication approaches to different candidate personalities and behaviors
    • Utilizing listening skills, silence, and probing techniques to gather deeper insights
    • Recording observations and interview findings effectively
    • Closing interviews professionally and explaining next steps clearly
    • Applying effective communication skills throughout the interview process
  4. 4Day 4: Candidate Evaluation and Hiring Decisions
    • Assessing qualifications, competencies, experience, and organizational fit
    • Understanding unconscious bias and its impact on hiring decisions
    • Applying structured evaluation and ranking methodologies
    • Using scoring systems and assessment frameworks consistently
    • Making objective and evidence-based hiring decisions
    • Reviewing best practices for selecting the most suitable candidate
  5. 5Day 5: Post-Interview Activities and Legal Considerations
    • Providing constructive and professional feedback to candidates
    • Managing communication with unsuccessful applicants effectively
    • Developing talent pools and succession pipelines for future opportunities
    • Understanding key employment law considerations affecting recruitment decisions
    • Identifying appropriate and inappropriate interview questions
    • Encouraging candidate engagement through effective two-way dialogue
    • Strengthening candidate experience and employer branding throughout the recruitment process

Schedule

Dates and fees

12 upcoming dates in 7 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted.

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January 2027
18JAN 18 - 22 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysNext session
AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£3,800per delegate2+ people: £3,040 each
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February 2027
15FEB 15 - 19 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each
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March 2027
15MAR 15 - 19 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£2,800per delegate2+ people: £2,240 each
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April 2027
19APR 19 - 23 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
ViennaAustria · Classroom
£4,500per delegate2+ people: £3,600 each
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May 2027
17MAY 17 - 21 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,200per delegate2+ people: £2,560 each
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June 2027
21JUN 21 - 25 Jun 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
ParisFrance · Classroom
£4,500per delegate2+ people: £3,600 each
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July 2027
19JUL 19 - 23 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,400per delegate2+ people: £2,720 each
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August 2027
16AUG 16 - 20 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,200per delegate2+ people: £2,560 each
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September 2027
20SEP 20 - 24 Sep 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each
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October 2027
18OCT 18 - 22 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each
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November 2027
15NOV 15 - 19 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£3,500per delegate2+ people: £2,800 each
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December 2027
20DEC 20 - 24 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
ViennaAustria · Classroom
£4,900per delegate2+ people: £3,920 each
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Questions

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Advanced Interviewing Techniques for Managers and Employers course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Advanced Interviewing Techniques for Managers and Employers course?

The next public date is 18 - 22 Jan 2027 in Amsterdam. There are 12 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Amsterdam, London, Istanbul, Vienna, Barcelona, Paris, Frankfurt.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,800 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

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