The interview is a crucial stage in the hiring process, with many important factors to consider. How do you structure an interview and create a sense of trust? How do you avoid falling into the trap of stereotypes and truly assess a candidate’s skills and potential? How do you establish proper communication after the interview?
In our mini-course in recruiting, you’ll find the answers to all these questions and learn how to conduct interviews confidently and without mistakes!
About the recruitment course
The online mini-course “Error-free interviewing” is a short and practical training format designed for those who want to improve their interviewing skills. We will focus on effective candidate selection methods and interviewing techniques that will help you avoid mistakes and conduct interviews of any complexity with confidence.
During the recruitment course, you will learn how to:
- Prepare for interviews and create a clear candidate profile
- Structure the interview process and follow best practices
- Formulate questions effectively and analyze candidates’ responses
- Use different competency assessment methods (STAR, CAR, 4X)
- Avoid common interview mistakes
- Provide effective post-interview feedback
In addition, our team has combined the theoretical content with a wide range of practical exercises, including interview simulations, to ensure you are fully prepared for the daily recruiting challenges. As a result, you will gain confidence in your actions and be ready to apply your knowledge in real-life situations!
Course objectives for recruiters and HR
- Provide practical tools to make the recruitment process faster and more effective
- Offer simple and efficient methods for selecting candidates
- Help to conduct interviews in a confident and structured manner
- Teach you how to assess candidates based on real competencies, not just gut feeling
Who Is This Course For
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Junior and Middle-level recruiters
Gain the skills to professionally assess candidates’ competencies and make informed, well-balanced decisions based on real abilities
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Junior and Middle hiring-managers
Deepen your understanding of candidates and learn to make thoughtful, informed hiring decisions
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HR specialists
Build a clear, structured hiring process and optimize recruitment using modern methods and techniques
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HR and recruiting beginners
Get practical tools and knowledge to confidently start your journey as a Junior HR or recruiting specialist
Do you want to conduct interviews with confidence? Then our recruiting courses are for you!
Why Choose This Recruiting Course
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Practical Learning Approach
Our course is built around real-life cases and situations that recruiters and HR professionals face every day. You won’t just study theory — you’ll start applying your knowledge in practice right during the training.
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Experienced Instructor with Years of Practical Expertise
The course is led by an expert with extensive experience in HR and recruitment. She’ll share her personal insights, highlight common mistakes and how to avoid them and provide valuable tips to help you improve your skills quickly and effectively.
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Access to Learning Materials
Don’t worry if you miss something during the sessions! You’ll get access to all video recordings and course materials after the training ends. This means you can revisit the lessons at your convenience, reinforce your knowledge, and return to specific topics whenever you need to.
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Developing Key Recruiter Skills
This course will help you build your own formula for conducting the perfect interview, structure information at every stage of the recruitment process, and apply your knowledge in practice. You’ll have the opportunity to hone your skills under the guidance of the trainer and receive personalized feedback to support your further development.
Recruiting course trainer
Course Program
1. Interview preparation
- Candidate profile
- Hiring process
- Candidate selection strategy
- Question list
2. Conducting the interview
- Interview structure
- Interview best practices
- Asking the right questions
- Responding to candidate questions
- Closing the interview
3. After the interview
- Getting feedback from the candidate
- Analyzing the Interview
- Rules for giving feedback to the candidate
- Hiring or reserving for the future
4. Recommendations on how to improve interviewing skills
- Tips for improving interviewing skills
- Analysis of common mistakes and how to avoid them
1. What is a competency-based interview?
- Theoretical overview: what are competencies and why do they matter in hiring?
- Examples of key competencies
- Competency-based vs. traditional interviews: what’s the difference?
- Sample competency-based questions
2. What evaluation methods are used? Key techniques include:
- 4X
- STAR
- CAR
- Situational interview
- Case interview
We’ll also review when and why to use each approach.
3. Structure of a competency-based interview: the STAR method
- Deep dive into the STAR method: how to properly structure candidate responses
- How to ask effective questions and avoid common mistakes
- Examples of strong questions to assess different competencies
- Common pitfalls: how to avoid closed questions and bias
4. Closing and conclusions
- Q&A session
- How to improve your competency-based interviewing technique?
In this final module, we will reinforce the skills learned in previous sessions through practical exercises and interview simulations.
After completing the recruitment course, you will be able to:
- Create a clear and logical interview plan to cover all key aspects
- Ask precise, clear, and constructive questions that reveal a candidate’s true knowledge
- Master techniques for analyzing answers to better understand each candidate’s strengths and areas for growth
- Apply effective assessment methods (4X, STAR, CAR, etc.) to uncover real potential and make informed decisions
- Learn how to give feedback in a way that motivates candidates and improves communication at every stage of the recruitment process
- Confidently integrate the skills you’ve learned into your daily work and significantly improve the hiring process
- Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll receive an official certificate from Sigma Software University — a valuable credential to showcase your recruitment skills and enhance your CV
You’ll also get additional materials! What’s included?
- Competency-based interview structure templates
- A list of questions for assessing different competencies
- A guide with tips on how to avoid common interview mistakes
FAQ
Who is this recruitment course for — can I take it without experience?
Yes, this course is suitable even for those with no prior experience in recruitment!
It’s designed to meet the needs of beginners as well as professionals who already have some experience working with candidates. It’s an ideal fit for Junior and Middle-level recruiters, hiring managers, and HR specialists looking to build or strengthen their interviewing skills.
What skills will I gain after completing the recruitment course?
Upon course completion, you will have a comprehensive set of skills that will help you conduct the hiring process effectively and confidently.
- Work effectively with resumes
- Structure interviews in a clear and organized way
- Ask precise, clear, and constructive questions to uncover the candidate’s true potential
- Analyze answers in depth and make well-informed hiring decisions
- Master modern candidate evaluation techniques (4X, STAR, CAR, etc.)
- Provide constructive and helpful feedback
- Develop a professional approach to onboarding and briefing
- Learn how to build a recruitment process that’s smooth, structured, and stress-free
Does the recruiter training program include working with HR tools and platforms?
No, this course does not include working with HR tools or platforms. The training is focused on developing strong interview skills and effective communication with potential employees.
Will I receive a certificate after completing the recruitment course?
Yes. Upon course completion, all participants will receive an official certificate from Sigma Software University, confirming their participation and successful learning outcomes. You can include this certificate in your resume as proof of your knowledge and skills, which may support your job search or career growth.