We explore techniques that can turn a routine interview into a positive, productive, and even transformative experience. This workshop is conducted from the interviewer perspective.

- Understanding the role, goals and objectives of an interviewer in a specific scenario

- Determining and allocating responsibilities in an interview involving two or more interviewers

- Reviewing various personality types and learning to promptly adapt to different types

- The Trust Lens: Building rapport and establishing trust

- Taking a critical look at credibility – the hidden tool

- Becoming an active listener

- The power of “W” questions

- Typical question mistakes and how to avoid them

- The power of follow-up and repeat/reframed questions

- Recognizing the interviewee’s biases and using professional skepticism when analyzing answers

- Taking Stock: This exercise will prompt participants to compare between their current practices and techniques discussed above to prepare for the interview; actionable steps will be outlined

- The importance of appropriate body language

- Discussion vs interrogation

- Remaining naturally curious

- Scenario in Action: This exercise encourages participants to conduct interviews in role-playing scenarios provided by the instructor