# Event Details - **Event Name**: Hiring is a leadership skill: Professional interview skills training - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 29 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 am – Tue, 29 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Most managers are expected to interview. Few are ever taught how. Develop skills for a clear, consistent approach to interviewing.About this EventAbout the TrainingMost managers are expected to interview. Few are ever taught how.Knowing the role does not automatically mean knowing how to interview someone effectively.Without a clear structure, interviews can quickly become informal conversations. Different candidates may be asked different questions, important evidence can be missed and final decisions may come down to confidence, likeability or gut feeling.All of this can quickly lead to expensive mis-hires!This practical half-day course gives business owners and managers a clear, consistent approach to interviewing.Delegates will learn how to prepare properly, ask purposeful questions, listen for evidence and make hiring decisions you can explain with confidence.DetailsDate: Tuesday 29th September 2026Time: 9.30am – 1.00pmLocation: The Bradfield Centre, 184 Cambridge Science Park Rd, Milton, Cambridge, CB4 0GADuration: 3.5 hoursCost: £195+ VAT per personRefreshments will be provided.What will you learn?By the end of the session, you will be able to:1. Choose the right interview approachUnderstand different recruitment interview styles and when each may be appropriate.2. Prepare and structure an effective interviewKnow what to prepare, how to organise the conversation and how to create a professional experience for every candidate.3. Develop better interview questionsCreate clear, relevant and purposeful questions linked directly to the requirements of the role.4. Ask questions that produce meaningful evidenceUse behavioural and competency-based questions to move beyond rehearsed answers and explore what a candidate has actually done.5. Listen, probe and take useful notesGive candidates time to respond, ask effective follow-up questions and record the evidence you need to assess them properly.6. Recognise bias and common interviewing pitfallsUnderstand how first impressions, similarity, confidence and gut feeling can influence hiring decisions.7. Assess candidates fairly and consistentlyApply the same criteria across candidates, use structured scoring and make decisions based on evidence rather than instinct.8. Put your interviewing skills into practiceTake part in practical activities and supportive role-play so that you can apply what you have learned in your next interview. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cambridge/hiring-is-a-leadership-skill-professional-interview-skills-training/100001998877146353 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Workshops, science-fair - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 234, max: 234, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Cambridge - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Bradfield Centre - **lat**: 52.2336658 - **long**: 0.1462957 - **full address**: The Bradfield Centre, 184 Cambridge Science Park Road, Cambridge, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Hiring is a leadership skill: Professional interview skills training - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/2cadeb31f73dd51990bd79e8236aee7e4fbcafbeb5a6ea5451fdaff6b191e0fc-rimg-w1200-h802-dce8e8e8-gmir.jpg?v=1787727821 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Hiring is a leadership skill: Professional interview skills training being held? - **A:** Hiring is a leadership skill: Professional interview skills training takes place on Tue, 29 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 am to Tue, 29 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm at The Bradfield Centre, 184 Cambridge Science Park Road, Cambridge, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Hiring is a leadership skill: Professional interview skills training? - **A:** Hiring is a leadership skill: Professional interview skills training is organized by HR Ready. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Hiring is a leadership skill: Professional interview skills training is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Cambridge, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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