Basics of interviewing for HR managers

Basics and techniques

This training is held in German.
HR work is communication. Only those who act competently in typical HR discussion situations can perform successful, effective HR work. This training course thrives on the interest in openly contributing your own practical cases, reflecting on your personal interview behavior and using the feedback from the trainer and the group for your own benefit. In this way, you will improve your individual interviewing skills for your personal professional practice.

Contents

Introduction to the topic

  • Reflection: How do I conduct conversations?

Basic tools for conducting conversations

  • Among other things, controlling the conversation through the use of closeness and distance, mirroring and leading, practicing constructive criticism.

Part of a goal-oriented conversation

  • The right time for captain or coach rituals.

Strengthening the "positioning" as HR manager

  • Positioning between managers' interests, employees' wishes and the requirements of the HR department.

Typical HR conversations

  • You will train typical HR discussions in role plays (e.g. conflict discussion, contract discussion, personnel development discussion, etc.).
  • Dealing with objections and defenses.

The training sequences are based on the willingness of the participants to bring in their own cases and to practise the application of the discussion methods in exemplary role plays.

Learning environment

In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this qualification measure after you have registered.

Your benefit

  • You will learn tried-and-tested tools and techniques for managing your own reactions and the course of the conversation in a more targeted manner.
  • You will act more confidently, professionally and goal-oriented in staff appraisals.
  • You will receive specific feedback and recommendations for optimizing your personal interview style and thus improve your own interviewing skills.

Methods

The starting point is the individual analysis of each participant's interviewing style. The relevant methods and tools are then taught. The application of the tools in personnel interview situations is illustrated in exemplary role plays. You will optimize your HR work by working on scenarios and case studies.

Recommended for

HR officers and all professionals who want to acquire basic knowledge for staff appraisals or review their existing appraisal skills.

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