Fair and Effective Interviewing
Practical Steps in creating an environment where people don’t just survive but thrive.
Every organization knows that talent makes the difference when it comes to how well it can execute on its overall mission and goals. To have the best talent, companies have to be able to attract individuals from all backgrounds. A diverse workforce is imperative to an organization’s success because diversity brings different perspectives, spurs innovation, enhances problem-solving and introduces new skills and markets. The hiring process has many components: outreach, recruitment, screening, interviewing, decision-making and following-up with accepted candidates. This dynamic video course, Fair and Effective Interviewing for Diversity and Inclusion, teaches skills for interviewing – an important aspect of an inclusive hiring process that is sometimes overlooked.
This course is designed to be used for interviewers of all levels for all job categories and positions. Vernā explains three key barriers to fair and effective interviewing across difference: our cultural diversity lens; discomfort with difference; and stereotypes and biases. Using stories, examples and humor, Vernā tells viewers how to recognize and overcome these barriers and shares concrete tips interviewers can use to ensure that they are supporting diversity and inclusion in their organizations and not missing or misjudging talent.
This course is also available for group training, including a facilitator training manual. Call 443-438-7060 or email the TVMC team to purchase bulk seats.
What's Included
- Access your courses anytime, anywhere, with a computer, tablet or smartphone.
- Dynamic and interactive video presentation.
- Unlimited access for 7 days from date of purchase. Complete your courses at your own pace.
The Fair and Effective Interviewing for Diversity and Inclusion course is comprised of 5 short chapters that build upon one another and has a run time of approximately 38 minutes. It can be watched in its entirety in one session or over a period of time.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the benefit of bringing in diverse talent for the organization’s success
- Consider the importance of being a fair and effective interviewer, especially when interviewing across difference
- Explore the barriers to fair and effective interviewing: cultural diversity lens, discomfort, stereotype, and bias
- Understand how to manage our discomfort with difference in the interview
- Recognize and counter stereotypes and biases in an interview
- Appreciate the role and responsibility of the interviewer to represent the organization as a diverse and inclusive workplace
Chapter Outline
- Introduction to Fair and Effective Interviewing
- Accounting for Our Cultural Diversity Lens
- Overcoming Our Discomfort with Difference
- Checking Our Stereotypes and Biases
- Tips for Fair and Effective Interviewing
Printable Handouts
- Tips for Fair and Effective Interviewers
- Steps to Becoming a More Fair and Effective Interviewer Across Difference