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Behavioral-based Interviewing – Part of the Human Resources Management Academy
July 21 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am
$150 – $2000Behavioral-based Interviewing
Part of the Human Resources Management Academy
July 21, 2021 | 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Hiring the Right Fit for the Position & Culture
Determine a candidate’s potential for success! Gain tools for establishing critical competencies for positions, Developw your own “STAR” interview questions that target critical competencies. Learn interviewing techniques for organizational cultural fit and values, and gain hands-on interviewing activities followed by coaching to refine your interviewing skills!
Increase Your Understanding & Discover:
- How to establish critical competencies for positions
- How to develop behavior-based interviewing questions that target critical competencies
- How to interview for organizational cultural fit and values
Topics Covered:
- Critical competencies
- Behavioral-based interviewing questions
- Interviewing for cultural fit and values
- Interviewing practice
About the Human Resources Management Academy:
The Human Resources Management Academy provides specialized information and skills training on the key issues, basic laws, and best practices necessary for companies to compete for the labor needed to drive their businesses successfully. This comprehensive course of twelve sessions covers the administration of strategic, operational, and administrative roles within an organization: partnering, support systems, leadership, managing change, communication, strategic planning, organizational culture, needs, employee advocacy, safety, compliance, ethics in business, and more!
Those assigned HR responsibilities must be knowledgeable resources for the organization and able to provide current, up-to-date and accurate information, advice and answers on everything from government regulatory issues and benefits administration and all points in-between. Sign up for the entire series for “big picture” comprehensive learning or opt in to individual sessions for those whose job performance duties may be more focused.
Each session approved for 1.84 PDCs toward SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP
Entire series participants also receive an HR Administration Manual and individual assessment.
Sessions in this Series:
Click for session details or register for individual sessions:
- March 17, 2021: Introduction – HR’s Strategic, Operational & Administrative Roles
- April 21, 2021: Employment Laws, Compliance, & Minimizing Risk
- May 19, 2021: Job Descriptions, HR Recordkeeping & Reporting
- June 16, 2021: Effective Recruiting & Hiring
- July 21, 2021: Behavioral-based Interviewing
- August 18, 2021: Employment Assessments
- September 15, 2021: Coaching Employees & Performance Feedback and Appraisal
- October 20, 2021: Conducting Investigations, Disciplining, & Terminating Employees
- November 17, 2021: Employee Relations & Engagement
- December 15, 2021: Employee Orientation, Training, & Development
- January 19, 2022: Pay, Benefits, & Other Rewards
- February 16, 2022: Safety, Security, Health, & Leaves of Absence Management
Can’t make a session? Substitution is permissible!
Join the Series at Any Point in the Cycle and SAVE with the Full Series Rate!
Entire series participants also receive HR Administration Manual and individual assessment.
Who Should Attend:
This offering is a “must experience” for those responsible for any aspect of Human Resources Management and for all who want a comprehensive understanding of the big picture of “people management” and tools for successful navigation of the processes. The series is ideal for those that are, or have been, in like positions for dedicated time periods and are looking for current and relevant information to keep their skills and knowledge up to date. The HR Management Academy is also helpful for those new to their positions or those considering, or being considered for, a position or dedicated function within HR Management. You don’t know what you don’t know! This course creates awareness as well as offers essential learning opportunities. At least one person in every company should attend.
Instructor:
Jim Weischedel, Human Resources Consultant, Samaritan Business Consulting – Jim’s passion is to help organizations improve and to help individuals grow and develop. He helps organizations in the areas of staffing, assessments, HR compliance, training, employee engagement, leadership coaching and development, performance management, and many other human resources areas. Jim has over 20 years of executive-level human resources experience within several industries. He holds an MBA from Penn State University and a Bachelor’s of Secondary Education from Millersville University. He is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) from the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI), and Jim is also a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) through the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM).
COVID-19 Safety Update:
Your health and safety are our number one priority. Total registration numbers may need to be limited to observe safety requirements, and early registration is recommended. Please check back for updates, watch for update emails from the Chapter following your registration, or call our office at (717) 653-8106. Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation. Please enter Door 1 when you arrive.
Registration Details:
Preferred Registration Date: seven days prior to the class
If you must cancel for any reason, please contact us immediately. Cancellations received less than 7 days before the start of class cannot be refunded; substitutions are permitted.
ABC Members may select the option to be invoiced. Non-members will need to please pay at time of registration either via credit card payment online or by calling Kelly at the Chapter office: (717) 653-8106.
EIN: 23-1618254 – Contributions or gifts are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. However, payments may be deductible by members as an ordinary, necessary business expense. See your accountant for details.
ABC Keystone Membership can help you advance your business!
Contact Mike Bachman Director of Membership to find out more.