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The Competency Based Interviewer Preparation Online Workshop is designed to provide participants with a clear understanding of the theory of best practice in recruitment and selection as well as providing them with an understanding of their responsibilities as interview board members.  

Competency Based Interviewer Preparation Workshop

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Key Facts

Delivery Method

This one-day course will be delivered  from 10:00am to 16:30pm.  It will be delivered remotely via Zoom and facilitated by subject matter experts.  All who attend this course, will receive a Certificate to confirm their completion of this Competency Based Interviewer Training Course.

Scheduled dates*:

  • 30 January 2025
  • 20 February 2025
  • 13 March 2025
  • 15 April 2025
  • 15 May 2025
  • 5 June 2025
  • 3 July 2025
  • 28 August 2025
  • 18 September 2025
  • 9 October 2025
  • 6 November 2025
  • 4 December 2025

*Dates may be subject to change.

Commences

30 January 2025 | 20 February 2025 | 13 March 2025 Bookings for this webinar close one week in advance of start date.

Key Facts

This programme is also available in-house for clients in a half-day or one-day workshop format that can be delivered online or face-to-face. For details please contact Eoin Smyth – esmyth@ipa.ie.

Duration

One Day Online Course

Fees & Enrolment

Fee: The fee for this online workshop is €460 per person.

Individuals who are paying for themselves must pay in full by credit card at the time of booking.

Booking: Bookings must be received in writing using the online booking option (see below).

All bookings will be confirmed via email. Please send completed booking forms to:

Central Bookings Office
Institute of Public Administration
57-61 Lansdowne Road, Dublin D04 TC62
Tel: (01) 240 3666 | Fax: (01) 668 9135
Email: training@ipa.ie

All IPA courses are subject to minimum participant numbers.

Cancellation Policy: Please note, that in the event of a cancellation less than 48 working hours before the commencement of a course, a 15% cancellation fee will be charged.  Cancellation fee will also apply to non-arrivals on the day.

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The Programme

The Competency Based Interviewer Preparation Online Workshop is designed to provide participants with a clear understanding of the theory of best practice in recruitment and selection as well as providing them with an understanding of their responsibilities as interview board members.  

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this online workshop, participants will have:

  • A clear understanding of best practice for recruitment and selection process
  • A clear understanding of best practice in competency based recruitment and selection interviewing  - the LGMA Recruitment and Selection Procedure 2016  and the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA) and the Public Appointments Services (PAS)  Codes  and Best Practice Guidelines;
  • An appreciation of the importance of identifying and agreeing competency selection criteria;
  • An understanding of how to operate effectively as an Interview Board member – i.e. roles and responsibilities etc.,
  • Knowledge of relevant interview techniques which make for effective evidence based interviewing;
  • A basis for enhanced interpersonal skills in the conduct of interviews;
  • An awareness and understanding of current employment legislation (in particular Employment Equality, Freedom of  Information and Data Protection) and its practical application in recruitment and selection interviewing to ensure they are aware of what questions can and what questions cannot be asked and why;
  • A practical appreciation of the approach to evaluating and marking candidates;
  • Guidelines on notetaking and candidate feedback
Course Content

During this online course, there will be a focus on:

  • The background and context of competency based interviewing;
  • The aims and objectives of competency based interviewing;
  • The design and development of the job specification (job description and person specification);
  • How competencies and behavioural indictors are developed;
  • Identifying what the role requires and analysing the criteria and competencies required for successful performance in jobs;
  • Effective questioning techniques;
  • Know what should be addressed in Pre Interview Board Preparation – the role of the chair and the individual board member’s responsibilities and what questions we can/cannot ask;
  • Candidate assessment, evaluation and feedback
Other Information

The Competency Based Interviewer Preparation Workshop also be delivered in-house for clients in an online workshop format or face-to-face with participants where appropriate safety measures and social distancing arrangements have been put in place.

For further details on how this workshop can be delivered for your organisation please contact Eoin Smyth – esmyth@ipa.ie

Course Leader

This course is delivered by members of our experienced HRM Training Team: Eoin Smyth, Frances Stephenson and Maébh O'Connor.

 

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