Interview Techniques & Questioning
This module deals with the skills of questioning, aiming to help managers be more effective in interviews – the first point of contact between manager and subordinate – either for new hires or for moves internally within the company. It also develops the ability to use questions with current staff members or clients. These techniques aim to create a sharing, conversational atmosphere, rather than a climate of intimidation or interrogation. The idea is to reduce stress, increase trust and the willingness to speak more honestly about difficult issues.
Steps:
· Building a rapport and trust through body language
· Using a variety of games to practice formulating more open and insightful questions while putting the subject in a comfortable place to speak
· Practice answering questions effectively through mock/role play interviews and evaluating what answers are useful and how they should affect the following questions.
· Experiencing interviews and using an interview logic to “mine” or “dig” deeper for more specific, informative or telling responses
Role-Playing with an actor who is holding-out on sharing certain valuable information and having to gain that information using the techniques learned in the segment





















