Essential Questioning Skills for Successful Hiring Interviews

Many interviewers fall into the trap of asking poor questions that lead to inadequate information and flawed hiring decisions. Good questioning is not a natural talent but a skill that must be learned and refined. In this course, you’ll identify six basic types of questions to uncover a candidate’s skills and experiences. You’ll also learn how to implement four advanced questioning techniques to gain deeper insights and clarify complex responses. Finally, you’ll explore six types of questions to avoid, ensuring your interviews are fair and effective. After taking this course, you’ll be able to conduct interviews that reveal meaningful, high-quality information about your candidates, leading to better hiring decisions.

This course is part of the Interviewer’s Pocketbook series, offering valuable tips, tools, and techniques to help you choose the best candidates and prevent expensive recruitment errors.