Workshop Descriptions...


Interview Techniques (1 Day)
The interview techniques workshop will assist participants in gaining competence and confidence in implementing the following interview techniques: preparation and research, interview formats and process, question styles, intent of questions and appropriate responses.

Activities will include:

• Purpose of an interview…The interview agendas of both employers and job seekers are reviewed.
  
• Interview Types…Screening interviews, panel interviews and behaviour descriptive interviews are discussed.
  
• Interview Process… Interview preparation is key to a successful interview. Strategies to research the company and job position are emphasized, as are the stages of an interview. Reference is made to the www.alis.gov.ab.ca website. This lesson provides examples of typical interview questions and the type of information that interviewers are seeking. The importance of presentation style and effective communication skills is highlighted. Follow-up letters are reviewed.
  
• Coaching… Participants will receive guidance from the facilitator in how to answer/discuss difficult/negative situations in the form of a positive response.
  
• Role-play and feedback…Participants have the opportunity to conduct mock interview role-plays in order to practice their newly learned skills. The participants who are sitting as observers provide peer feedback to the interviewee.