Hiring is the most important decision most managers make, but behavior based interviewing and selecting candidates are often poorly developed skills. In these competitive times no one has the luxury of making a bad hiring decision. 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. And hiring the right candidates can put your company ahead of the competiion. In order to be successful, managers must develop an interviewing strategy that will support them in selecting top talent and avoid the bad apples without creating legal risk. This program is most powerful when offered after managers have attended Managing Within the Law and is a companion program to Managing Employee Performance.

"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 HR, Woodmont Real Estate Services

Who should attend: Executives, managers, supervisors and leads who participate in the hiring process.

Participants will learn:

• 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.
• What type of documentation should be created before, during and after a job interview.
• How to handle applicants who are visibly disabled, pregnant, or with "unprofessional" appearance.
• What to do when applicants volunteer "impermissible" information in a job application or interview.
• How to check references legally.
• Rules about tests and non-conventional interview techniques - polygraphs, drug testing, quizzes and other strategies.
• Visas and hiring - what managers need to know about H-1Bs and more.
• Understanding the employer's policies, procedures and forms around the hiring process.
• The legal framework for hiring, including EEO laws, affirmative action, BFOQ's, reasonable accommodations.

Format: This program includes your organization's policies, forms and procedures, small group discussion, skill building exercises, case studeis 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: Half day

"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, email training@fairmeasures.com or CLICK HERE.