Interview Training Courses and Workshops

Being able to conduct an interview that results in powerful and effective material can make or break your film. This class will take the students through the various steps for preparing an engaging camera interview from research, pre-production, production to post production. Interview samples will be screened and analyzed to highlight different approaches and dos and don’ts. Practice interviews will be set up so students have a chance to interview each other and/or be interviewed.

This class will show you the best workflow practices, and prepare you to both ask the tough questions and get your interviewees to share their deepest thoughts and feelings on camera.

Topics covered (among others):

How to structure the interview
How to prepare questions
What is the style/look of your interview?
How to choose the right camera, sound and lighting gear
Paperwork/Releases
How to prepare the interviewee
Professional vs. non-professional interviewee
How to pick &, prepare a set
Dos and Don’ts during the interview
Quick fixes for problems during the interview
Transcripts &, paper edits
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Did you know that it costs on average 24 times the base pay when you make a poor or miscalculated recruitment decision?

So it goes without saying that making the right hire should be the goal of every manager.

But how do you effectively reduce staff turnover and at the same time make recruitment and selection decisions that strengthen your current talent pool?

This 2-day training course has all of the answers

Factual TV is driven by the interview. A good interview can make a program. Poorly executed interviews will frustrate post-production and earn the interviewer a poor reputation.

Interviewing is a skill that can be learnt. If you are an aspiring researcher or junior Factual TV Producer or a producer who wants to hone their craft, this course will give you the knowledge and skills to become a big asset to any production.

In this two-day intensive students will engage in a wide range of interviewing techniques which can help ensure first class material can be gathered on location. Different interview styles, including the “Master Interview�(now essential for Reality/Competition style television), coaxing reluctant talent and effective questioning will be explored.

Students will attain interviewing proficiency through theory and practical exercises.

The Course will cover:
�Interviewing methodologies and the philosophy of interviewing:
�Knowing what to ask, how to ask it and how to get what’s needed to construct a story.
�Words and phrasing: unpacking key words and phrases that ensure the interviewee delivers stro... [Read More]

This module is designed to enable you to develop a detailed knowledge of indicators of the mental health status of clients in order to clarify their suitability for counselling services or need for referral, in the context of community services work. You will also extend the interpersonal communication skills developed in the first module of this course, Facilitate The Counselling Process, to facilitate the client-counsellor relationship and enhance client development and growth.

Skills and knowledge developed in this module are intended to be applied in functions such as providing information to clients or reporting or referring issues outside the scope of your individual role. Y ou will be working under supervision and/or guidance from appropriately qualified personnel in performing this work, especially where direct client services are involved.

This one-day workshop concentrates on defining the required skill sets, finding candidates, pre-interview preparation, developing questions and their value, and interview techniques that get specific, behavior-based examples of past performance.

Who Should Attend

Managers and supervisors, present and aspiring, who want to become more effective in preparing, conducting and evaluating interviews.

Course Outline

Introduction and Course Overview
Determining the Skills You Need
Finding Candidates
Advertising Guidelines
Screening CVs
Interviewing Barriers
Non Verbal Communication
Types of Questions
Traditional vs Behavioural Interviews
Listening for Answers
Difficult Applicants
Interview Preparation and Format
A Personal Action Plan

This fast-track workshop is specially constructed to provide delegates with the most effective skills in the shortest possible time.

Course Aims

This intensive half-day workshop will provide delegates with a solid understanding of what interviews are for, how they should be conducted, how to handle questions, and how to present the best possible case for their employment.
A significant part of the course is concerned with dealing with questions and how to answer them for maximum effect.

Who Should Attend

Anyone who is looking for employment who wants to improve their performance at job interviews.

Course Outline

Introduction and Course Overview
Understanding the Interview
Before the Interview
�Do your Homework and Be Prepared
The Interview Format
�Interview Objectives and Structure �The Role of the Interviewer
The Introduction
�Creating a Good First Impression �Dress Code �Body Language
During the Interview
�Conduct During the Interview �Signs of Interest or Boredom

The premise behind behavioral interviewing is that the most accurate predicator of future performance and success on the job is past performance in similar situations. It focuses on previous experiences, behaviors, knowledge, skills and abilities that are job related. Behavior-based interviewing is believed to provide a more objective set of facts on which to base employment decisions than the more traditional interviewing techniques.

This workshop presents the tremendous impact that effective behavioral interviewing can have on a sales organization and the company&,#146,s bottom line. It is filled with interactive activities and exercises to demonstrate and practice behavioral interview questioning techniques, probing for clarification and insight, and interpreting a candidate&,#146,s responses. The result of a good behavioral interview is a candid and accurate assessment of demonstrated competency to fulfill the job requirements that lead to sales success.

Objectives

As a result of successful completion of this one-day workshop, participants will be able to:
•Determine the behavioral requirements and competencies of the sale... [Read More]

Afraid you’ll hire the wrong person? Learn the “tricks of the trade�in finding the right candidate and conducting effective and legal interviews.

This session will address the various types of interviews, preparing for the interview, typical interview format, most asked questions during an interview, unlawful questions, and interview Do’s and Don’ts.

This course will provide career management professionals with the tools they need to coach clients through the process of employment interviews and job negotiations. Types of interviews and commonly used interviewing techniques will be introduced and tips provided to facilitate interview and negotiation success.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
General:
�Course students will enhance their understanding of common interview/negotiation practices and develop their skills as interview coaches.
Learning Objectives:
�Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
�Access community and online resources to prepare clients for employment interviews
�Describe common techniques used by employers when conducting interviews
�Explain the purpose of different types of interviews (e.g., screening, assessment)
�Demonstrate a wide variety of interviewing techniques (e.g., targeted behavioural)
�Facilitate interview/negotiation practice sessions
�Identify potential items to consider when negotiating employment contracts