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Interviewing Techniques
Course: MGT286AD

First Term: 1990 Summer I
 Lecture   1 Credit(s)   1 Period(s)   1 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S


Description: Techniques and methodology for coordinating and monitoring effective employment selection practices. Includes applicant interviewing and reference checking as a function within a human resources division



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Design and conduct applicant interviews. (I)
2. Score and evaluate interview results. (I)
3. Maintain and comply with legal requirements for conducting interviews. (I)
4. Discuss the importance and reliability of reference checks. (I)
5. Obtain and provide applicant reference checks. (I)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Applicant Selection
   A. Interviewing
      1. Design and development
         a. Structuring Interview questions
         b. Preparation
         c. Content
      2. Techniques
         a. Open-ended
         b. Body language
      1. Interviewer
      2. Candidate
      3. Interview Styles and formats
         a. Formal/Informal
         b. Performance Interviews
      1. Job performance demonstration
      2. Video interviews
      3. Telephone interviews
         c. Testing
         d. Legalities
         e. Environment
      1. Handicapped Accomodation
      2. Interview Control
   B. Analysis of Results
      1. Scoring and note-taking
      2. Communication skills
         a. Body Language
         b. Controlling the Interview
      3. Responding to applicants
   C. Reference Checking
      1. Background checks
         a. Formal
         b. Informal
      2. Work history reference checks
      3. Providing reference checks
         a. Legal concerns
         b. Proper documentation
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date:  6/26/1990

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