Course Information
The Art of Recruitment Interviewing
The Art of Recruitment Interviewing
This program helps interviewers prepare systematically, ask focused questions and assess candidates consistently based on competence, attitude and organizational fit.
Table of Contents
1. Course Introduction
The Art of Recruitment Interviewing is designed for organizations that need a practical and consistent approach to recruitment interviewing. The course links business context, people capability and daily work practices so participants can apply what they learn immediately.
The program focuses on overview of recruitment interviewing, preparation before the interview and questioning techniques for information gathering, then guides participants through practice, discussion and application planning.
Through case studies, group discussion, role play and facilitated exercises, participants develop a shared language, practical tools and concrete actions for improving performance after the program.
2. Learning Objectives
- Understand the role, principles and business relevance of recruitment interviewing.
- Apply structured tools and methods related to preparation before the interview.
- Practice communication, analysis and decision-making techniques in realistic workplace situations.
- Identify common challenges, risks and mistakes when applying recruitment interviewing at work.
- Build practical solutions and action plans for individual, team and organizational application.
- Measure learning outcomes and sustain improvement after the training program.
3. Target Participants
- Recruitment and HR specialistsDirectly screen, interview and recommend candidates for organizational positions.
- Recruitment managers and HR department headsNeed to standardize candidate assessment according to job requirements and team criteria.
- Managers involved in interview panelsFrequently interview technical candidates or successors for key roles.
- Employees preparing for interviewer rolesNeed a structured foundation and practice process for effective interviewing.
4. Course Content
MODULE 01 Overview of Recruitment Interviewing
- Key concepts and business relevance of overview of recruitment interviewing.
- Common challenges, risks and mistakes in real workplace application.
- Practical frameworks, checklists and tools for implementation.
- How to analyze the current situation and identify improvement priorities.
- Techniques for communication, facilitation and stakeholder alignment.
- Case discussion based on realistic corporate scenarios.
- Individual or group exercise to apply the module tools.
- Application points for transferring overview of recruitment interviewing into daily work.
MODULE 02 Preparation Before the Interview
- Key concepts and business relevance of preparation before the interview.
- Common challenges, risks and mistakes in real workplace application.
- Practical frameworks, checklists and tools for implementation.
- How to analyze the current situation and identify improvement priorities.
- Techniques for communication, facilitation and stakeholder alignment.
- Case discussion based on realistic corporate scenarios.
- Individual or group exercise to apply the module tools.
- Application points for transferring preparation before the interview into daily work.
MODULE 03 Questioning Techniques for Information Gathering
- Key concepts and business relevance of questioning techniques for information gathering.
- Common challenges, risks and mistakes in real workplace application.
- Practical frameworks, checklists and tools for implementation.
- How to analyze the current situation and identify improvement priorities.
- Techniques for communication, facilitation and stakeholder alignment.
- Case discussion based on realistic corporate scenarios.
- Individual or group exercise to apply the module tools.
- Application points for transferring questioning techniques for information gathering into daily work.
MODULE 04 Assessing Competence, Attitude and Cultural Fit
- Key concepts and business relevance of assessing competence, attitude and cultural fit.
- Common challenges, risks and mistakes in real workplace application.
- Practical frameworks, checklists and tools for implementation.
- How to analyze the current situation and identify improvement priorities.
- Techniques for communication, facilitation and stakeholder alignment.
- Case discussion based on realistic corporate scenarios.
- Individual or group exercise to apply the module tools.
- Application points for transferring assessing competence, attitude and cultural fit into daily work.
MODULE 05 Controlling Bias and Handling Interview Situations
- Key concepts and business relevance of controlling bias and handling interview situations.
- Common challenges, risks and mistakes in real workplace application.
- Practical frameworks, checklists and tools for implementation.
- How to analyze the current situation and identify improvement priorities.
- Techniques for communication, facilitation and stakeholder alignment.
- Case discussion based on realistic corporate scenarios.
- Individual or group exercise to apply the module tools.
- Application points for transferring controlling bias and handling interview situations into daily work.
MODULE 06 Making Selection Decisions and Improving Interviews
- Key concepts and business relevance of making selection decisions and improving interviews.
- Common challenges, risks and mistakes in real workplace application.
- Practical frameworks, checklists and tools for implementation.
- How to analyze the current situation and identify improvement priorities.
- Techniques for communication, facilitation and stakeholder alignment.
- Case discussion based on realistic corporate scenarios.
- Individual or group exercise to apply the module tools.
- Final action plan for applying the course after training.
5. Training Methodology
Classes are organized in small groups with a learner-centered approach. The facilitator provides concise input, then leads discussion, situational practice, feedback and lesson consolidation so participants can turn knowledge into applied behavior.
6. Class Information
| Expected Opening Date | Schedule | Class Time | Location | Tuition Fee | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updating | Saturday – Sunday | 08:30 – 16:30 | Ho Chi Minh City | 4.500.000 VND | Register |
| Updating | Monday – Thursday | 18:00 – 21:30 | Ha Noi | 4.500.000 VND | Register |
Note: The opening schedule above is tentative and may be adjusted depending on registration numbers, class delivery conditions and the actual training plan. Masterskills will confirm the official schedule with participants before the opening date.
- Duration: 2 days / 4 sessions; maximum 35 participants per class.
- Ho Chi Minh City: 224 Dien Bien Phu Street, Ban Co Ward, Ho Chi Minh City.
- Ha Noi: 51 Le Dai Hanh Street, Hai Ba Trung Ward, Ha Noi.
- Corporate In-House Training: Delivered at the company office or factory; quotation is based on design scope, location and class size.
- Additional Expenses: Facilitator travel and accommodation expenses are determined based on the delivery location, if applicable.
7. Learning Materials & Certification
Participants receive copyrighted course materials developed by Masterskills, practical handouts, self-assessment forms and reference materials aligned with business situations.
10. Representative Clients
Selected practical training programs with content related to this course topic that Masterskills has delivered for organizations.
Problem-Solving SkillsTalent Recruitment Joint Stock Company (HR2B) – Ho Chi Minh City
Work Performance EvaluationXuan Cau Co., Ltd. – Ho Chi Minh City
Problem-Solving SkillsFar Eastern Apparel Vietnam (FEAV) Company – Binh Duong Province
Customer Psychology & BehaviorRMIT University – Ho Chi Minh City
Sales Staff Supervision SkillsToyota Ben Thanh Company – Ho Chi Minh City
Customer Psychology & BehaviorBayer Vietnam Company – Nam Dinh
Professional Sales Staff SupervisionFMC Vietnam Company – Ho Chi Minh City
B2B Customer Psychology & BehaviorE-Soft Vietnam Company – Ho Chi Minh City
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