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Description

Recruitment Interviewing: Building the Framework, Questioning and Deciding

Conduct a structured interview that separates facts from impressions and supports a sound hiring decision

  • 2 days — 14 h
  • In-person or virtual
  • Foundation
  • Up to 6 participants

A poorly conducted recruitment interview reveals itself through its consequences. The decision is made within the first few minutes, the questions vary from one candidate to the next, and the assessment becomes impossible to justify to the hiring manager. Hiring mistakes are costly and keep recurring for as long as the method stays the same.

Two days of practice in structured interviewing, from preparing the interview framework to delivering a reasoned decision. Interviews are conducted and then reviewed point by point with the group.

Learning objectives

  • Build an interview framework based on the requirement agreed with the hiring manager
  • Conduct a structured interview from the first contact through to the conclusion
  • Question candidates on real situations in order to obtain factual evidence
  • Identify your own assessment biases and limit their effects
  • Assess and compare candidates against explicit criteria
  • Present a reasoned decision to the hiring manager and to the candidate

What makes this programme different

Each participant conducts several full interviews that are reviewed in group analysis
Assessment grids are built around roles that are genuinely open for hiring
One sequence focuses on candidates who are difficult to assess because they perform very well verbally

Programme

1Preparation and Interview Framework

The interview is won before it begins

  • Define the requirement with the hiring manager
  • Translate the requirement into observable criteria
  • Build one identical framework for all candidates
  • Prepare the assessment grid

2Conducting the Interview

Lead without being led

  • Set out the structure and ground rules to the candidate
  • Question on real situations experienced by the candidate
  • Follow up and probe an imprecise answer
  • Manage time and silences

3Assessment and Bias

Deciding on facts

  • Take usable notes during the interview
  • Identify the biases that distort assessment
  • Complete the grid immediately after the interview
  • Compare several candidates against the same criteria

4Decision and Next Steps

Closing the process properly

  • Justify the decision to the hiring manager
  • Communicate a rejection respectfully
  • Present the offer to the selected candidate
  • Prepare onboarding with the hiring manager

Who is it for

Recruitment officers and HR managers, as well as line managers who meet candidates and take part in the hiring decision.

Prerequisites

No prior knowledge required

Dates & locations

24 scheduled dates between November 2026 and December 2027. Seats are confirmed in the order enquiries are received.

November 2026

December 2026

January 2027

February 2027

March 2027

April 2027

May 2027

June 2027

September 2027

October 2027

November 2027

December 2027

None of these dates suit you? We open additional sessions on request, and any programme can be run privately for your team.

Practical details

Before the programme
Online positioning questionnaire. Your development objectives are shared with the trainer, who tailors the practical case studies to your context.
Teaching methods
Theoretical input, workshops and practical case studies. Digital course materials and method sheets provided.
Assessment
Multiple-choice tests and role-play exercises. Assessment of learning at the start and end of the programme, with immediate and 60-day follow-up evaluations.
After the programme
One year of access to the e-learning platform. Self-assessment of the skills acquired and a 30-day follow-up session with your trainer.
How to register
Registration online or on the basis of a quotation.
Lead time
11 working days after confirmation of registration.
Accessibility
Accessible to people of determination. Contact our accessibility coordinator to design a suitable solution: contact@mpf-academy.ae
Start dates
Rolling intake: in addition to the scheduled sessions, this programme can start on request.