How to Hire Right: Behavior Based Interviewing

• Instructor:     Annis Davis
• Date:             August 29 and September 6, 2017
• Time:             8:00 a.m. –5:00 p.m.
• Location:       RCCC-North, Bldg 400, Room 4112
• Total Hours:  16 hours

Behavior Based Interviewing is a 16-hour course designed to aid organizations in the development and review of their hiring and interviewing process.   The class is broken down into two 8-hour sessions.

Day 1 addresses The Hiring Process with focus on:

• Types of Interviews: 1-1 or Panel: Which is Best?
• Updating Job Descriptions to reflect today’s needs (if needed)
• Identifying Key Job Skills and Knowledge for Job Vacancy
• Identifying Key Behaviors for Job Vacancy
• Understanding the Laws EEOC, ADA, etc.
• Lawful or Unlawful Questions. What can you legally ask?
• Developing Behavior-Based Interview Questions
• Preparing for the Interview: Steps to Take
• Lawful or Unlawful Questions. What can you legally ask?

Day 2 will involve Skill Practicing: How to Conduct a Legal Interview; with specific focus on:

• Conducting the Interview: First Steps
• Creating the Climate/Establishing Rapport
• Making the Decision/Comparing Candidates
• Post-Interview Follow-Up/Informing Non-selected candidates
• Checking References/Understanding Limitations/Contacting New Hires
• The Importance of New Employee Orientation/On-Boarding
• Discussing Probationary Status and What it Means
• The New Hires First Day, First Week and First Month

Students may register for classes by emailing their request to ralph.adams@rccc.edu.