Selection and Interview Techniques

Choosing Top Talent

Hiring the right people is more critical than ever, and every step of the selection process impacts your ability to attract and retain top talent. A structured, well-executed interview process ensures that candidates have a great experience while enabling you to make confident, well-informed hiring decisions.

This interactive workshop will provide proven selection techniques, essential tools, and expert strategies to help you assess candidates effectively, minimize biases, and make the best hiring choices. You will gain practical insights on structuring interviews, evaluating key competencies, and improving decision-making to build high-performing teams.

SAMPLE OUTLINE:

  • Best Practices – Key principles for conducting effective interviews.
  • Key Competencies – Identifying the skills and attributes that matter most.
  • Essential Steps & Tools – A structured approach to selection and hiring.
  • The Importance of Non-Verbal Communication – Understanding cues beyond words.
  • Note-Taking – Capturing and evaluating key candidate insights.
  • Biases – Recognizing and reducing unconscious bias in hiring.
  • Legal Aspects – Understanding compliance and fair hiring practices.
  • The State-of-the-Art Interview – Modern interviewing techniques that work.
  • Different Types of Candidates – Adapting your approach for various personalities.
  • Making the Decision – Evaluating candidates objectively and confidently.
  • Tips & Traps – What works, what doesn’t, and how to avoid common mistakes.
  • Interactive Discussions & Activities – Hands-on exercises to refine interviewing skills.
  • Action Plan – Personalized strategies to improve selection effectiveness.
  • Toolkit – Resources to enhance hiring and interview success.

Hire with confidence - Select the best candidates and build a high-performing team!

  • Key Benefits

  • Conduct structured, professional interviews

    that attract top talent.

  • Improve decision-making

    by accurately assessing competencies and potential.

  • Minimize hiring mistakes

    by reducing biases and following best practices.

  • Create a positive candidate experience

    to strengthen employer branding.

  • Gain practical tools

    to streamline and optimize the selection process.

  • Target Audience

  • Managers and team leaders

    responsible for hiring and building strong teams.

  • HR professionals

    overseeing talent acquisition and recruitment strategies.

  • Supervisors and department heads

    involved in candidate selection.

  • Business leaders and decision-makers

    aiming to improve recruitment effectiveness.

  • KCC's Distinctive Approach​

  • Flexible & Bilingual:

    Available in-person, virtual or hybrid, in French or English, or both, in different formats:

    • Full Day (6 hours)
    • ½ Day (3 hours)
    • 1 to 2 Hours Interactive Conference
    • Private Training (3-hour One-On-One session with follow-up)

  • Expert-Led:

    Designed and facilitated by organizational psychology experts or certified coaches specialized in workplace behavior.

  • Tailored to Your Needs:

    Sessions are adapted to your industry, context, teams and specific challenges.

    • Customized for all employees: From team contributors to leaders, promoting company-wide success.
    • Flexible & Modular: Choose a single session, multiple sessions, a teambuilding experience, or a Leadership Development program.
    • Fully adaptable: Select the sessions, order, and format to fit your needs.

  • Impactful and Results-oriented

  • Dynamic & Engaging:

    • Energetic, Inspirational & Humorous: A fun, motivating, and engaging learning experience that keeps participants inspired and actively involved.
    • Highly Interactive: Hands-on activities, discussions, and real-life cases, driving active participation to maximize involvement and impact.
    • Best Practices & Tools: Videos, tips & tricks, dos & don’ts.

  • Focused & Actionable:

    • Targeted Learning: Focus on one key skill at a time for maximum impact.
    • Proven Techniques: Science-backed methods for fast and measurable behavioral change.

  • Participant Engagement:

    • Before: Pre-session questionnaire (self-evaluation & expectations).
    • During: Real-life case analysis & skill practice.
    • After: Action plan, follow-up email, additional reading, and optional individual and/or group follow-up.