€220
+ VATClassroom (Nicosia)
7 CPD Units | 7 Hours
Course Overview
Selecting the right candidate is one of the most critical responsibilities of HR professionals and hiring managers. Effective interviews save time, reduce hiring risk and enhance the candidate experience, while supporting organisational objectives. Poor hiring decisions, by contrast, can disrupt teams, increase costs and delay organisational performance.
This course draws on practical insights and proven strategies to help participants conduct fair, structured and effective interviews. It guides participants through the key stages of the selection process, strengthening their ability to ask the right questions, listen effectively, evaluate candidates objectively and make confident hiring decisions.
The programme also addresses current developments shaping modern interviewing practices, including the Pay Transparency Directive, the increasing use of AI in recruitment, remote and hybrid interviewing and the realities of a candidate-led market. Through interactive exercises, real-life case studies, and guided practice, participants leave equipped to conduct interviews that are professional, consistent and aligned with organisational needs and candidate expectations.
Training Objectives
By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:
Explain the purpose of effective interviewing within the recruitment and selection process and its impact on hiring outcomes and candidate experience.
Prepare and structure professional interviews by defining role requirements, success criteria and a clear interview agenda.
Demonstrate effective questioning techniques during interviews, including open-ended, behavioural, situational and probing questions, to elicit relevant evidence from candidates.
Demonstrate effective listening techniques during interviews, including active and non-interventional listening, mirroring, echoing and note-taking, while recognising and managing common listening barriers.
Evaluate candidates objectively by analysing interview evidence, scoring responses against predefined criteria and minimising common interviewing biases.
Apply the principles of the Pay Transparency Directive during interviews, including appropriate handling of pay-related discussions and candidate questions.
Enhance the candidate experience by conducting interviews that are professional, respectful, engaging and aligned with employer branding principles.
Recognise how AI, remote and hybrid interviewing and a candidate-led labour market are shaping modern recruitment practices and evaluate their implications for effective interviewing.
Training Outline
Principles and Guidelines
The recruitment journey and candidate experience in todayâs labour market
Goals and principles of effective interviewing
Interview structures and models and when to use them (e.g. competency-based, situational)
Questioning techniques: direct, open-ended, behavioural, situational and probing questions
Listening techniques and common listening barriers
Objective assessment, evaluation criteria, and interviewer bias
Pay transparency and fairness in interview discussions
AI in recruitment and interviewing: opportunities, limitations and interviewer responsibility
Remote and hybrid interviewing: maintaining quality, fairness and engagement
Candidate-led market realities and managing challenging interview conversations
Practice Case Studies
Interview scenarios focusing on questioning and listening skills
Case studies on candidate evaluation and decision-making
Managing bias and ensuring consistency across interviews
Handling pay-related discussions and candidate expectations
Interviewing in remote and hybrid environments
Group discussions, practical exercises, and guided reflection
Who Should Attend
The programme is ideal for HR professionals and Line Managers from all sectors and disciplines who wish to learn how to professionally interview. It is designed for anyone who is involved in the interviewing process; as part of an interviewing board, at initial intake and/or internal promotion interviewing stages.
HR Professionals
Managers responsible for selecting candidates
Hiring Line Manager
Recruiting Manager
Head of Recruitment
Talent Acquisition specialist
Training Style
The programme is designed to develop practical skills and strengthen participants' confidence in conducting interviews. Knowledge is delivered through short, focused lectures, real-life examples and methodology discussions, with the emphasis placed on interactive practice and experiential learning.
Participants will engage in:
Case studies and scenario exercises to apply questioning, listening and candidate evaluation techniques
Guided practice to develop skills for structured interviews and scoring candidates objectively
Group discussions and experience sharing to explore best practices, pitfalls and emerging trends in recruitment
Feedback sessions to reinforce learning and ensure skills can be transferred directly to the workplace
Participants are encouraged to reflect on their own interviewing practices, share experiences and apply new techniques through guided activities. Ongoing feedback and discussion throughout the programme support learning transfer and help participants identify practical actions they can implement in their workplace.
CPD Recognition
This programme may be approved for up to 7 CPD units in Personal and Professional Development. Eligibility criteria and CPD Units are verified directly by your association, regulator or other bodies which you hold membership.
In-house Training
For groups within the same organisation, this course may be customized to meet any specific needs and delivered in-house.
Theodoros Verdis
A seasoned HR professional, Theodoros brings over 20 years of experience across consulting and industry roles. He began his career with PwC’s People & Organisation team, where he spent 7 years specializing in executive search and selection, assessment and development centers, leadership development, executive coaching, organizational restructuring and culture development initiatives. During this time, he worked with a diverse range of clients, including financial institutions, trading and technology firms, multinational corporations and public sector organizations. For the past 13 years, Theodoros has served as the HR Director of Abacus, a leading professional services firm, overseeing the full spectrum of human resource functions and contributing to the firm’s strategic growth and talent development. In parallel to this role, he is an Associate Partner of AIMS International Cyprus Limited. Theodoros holds an MSc in Human Resource Management from the University of Manchester. He is an HRDA-accredited trainer and an Accredited Coach through the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC).
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