Behavioral Interviewing

Length of Course: 4 hours

Minimum Attendees: None

Maximum Attendees: None

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Make Informed and Effective Hiring Decisions

Behavioral interviewing is a technique which asks specific questions to predict a potential team member’s success based on actual past behaviors. Learn how to identify top talent, avoid common hiring pitfalls, and create a selection process that benefits both the organization and the candidates.

Key Learning Points

  • Understanding Turnover Costs
    • Financial and productivity impacts of employee turnover
    • The hidden costs of poor hiring decisions
  • Behavioral Interviewing Techniques
    • Using past behavior to predict future performance
    • Crafting and asking effective behavioral interview questions
  • Effective Interviewing Skills
    • Structured vs. intuitive interviewing
    • Best practices for conducting insightful interviews
  • Legal and Ethical Considerations
    • Navigating employment laws and avoiding discriminatory questions
    • Ensuring compliance with legal standards
  • Smart Hiring Principles
    • Identifying traits of top performers
    • Aligning interview questions with company values and goals

Benefits

  • Improved Hiring Accuracy: Learn to identify candidates who are the best fit for your organization.
  • Cost Reduction: Decrease turnover and associated costs.
  • Legal Compliance: Avoid legal issues with informed, compliant hiring practices.

Interactive Elements

  • Self-Assessment Tests: Identify strengths and areas for improvement.
  • Group Discussions: Share experiences and learn collaboratively.
  • Role-Playing Exercises: Practice interviewing techniques in realistic scenarios.

All training can be customized to fit client’s needs and delivered according to client’s work schedule.

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Reviews for This Course

Kandis Vaughn-Thomas, Frymaster, 5/27/2025

“Because of LaWanda’s excellent training and the information we retained, we have begun our process of switching from traditional interviewing to behavioral for production temps.
Thanks for all that you do! We love Elite Training of Louisiana!”

Kandis Vaughn-Thomas
Frymaster, 5/27/2025

Cole Yates, Weyerhaeuser, 9/6/2024

“I really enjoyed the presentation and the 4 hours really flew by.”

Cole Yates
Weyerhaeuser, 9/6/2024

David Montgomery, Weyerhaeuser, 9/6/2024

“The trainer did a great job and the training was very interactive.”

David Montgomery
Weyerhaeuser, 9/6/2024

Arnie Smith, Weyerhaeuser, 9/6/2024

“Great job on the presentations! This is just what our leaders needed!”

Arnie Smith
Weyerhaeuser, 9/6/2024