In this course, veteran talent director and author Cindy Mayer shows how to prepare for and conduct employee interviews in person, over the phone, and with video-conferencing tools. Understand what your ideal candidate would bring to the table and use that information to structure a job description and effectively scan resumes. Next, build an interviewing plan, and develop questions that elicit thoughtful, helpful responses. Finally, learn how to conduct an interview, probe for more depth with follow-up questions, navigate pitfalls, and take next steps after the interview. Cindy includes a sample interview that illustrates these techniques in action.Topics include:Assessing your needsScreening resumesChoosing your interview settingUnderstanding the types of interview questionsFollowing legal guidelinesUnderstanding interview biasConducting an effective interviewDealing with interview challengesConducting background checksDetermining the offer packageWriting a compelling offer letter