Course Catalog (1042 Courses)

New Micro-Learning! Excelling at work doesn’t simply mean you should be good at what you do, but also how professionally you conduct yourself on a team. There are four key strategies that, if you really focus on them, will make all the difference in the world. In this course, we'll explore the topic of being accountable and flexible.

New Micro-Learning! Deciding to how to react when you observe coworkers breaking policy or even laws can have consequences not only for them, but for you and the organization as well. If you find yourself in this type of situation, remember to use the filtering steps; evaluate the situation, evaluate the outcome of possible actions, and proceed accordingly.

New Micro-Learning! In order to properly evaluate a candidate for an open position, it is important that you maintain control of the job interview. Establishing and maintaining control requires, in addition to good questioning techniques, effective listening skills to know when to redirect the conversation. This is an important component of behavior-based interviewing.

New Micro-Learning! In a behavior-based interview this is achieved by using a structured interview that organizes questions under job skills, or competencies. The clarifying actions and outcomes strategy should be used when a candidate provides an answer that involves team effort or uses the word “we.” Asking for clarification on specific actions that the candidate had taken and the outcomes or results of those actions is important for getting the whole picture.

New Micro-Learning! Bias refers to the persistent, harmful and unequal treatment of someone based solely on some characteristic they possess or their apparent membership in or identification with a particular group. By being self-aware and willing to engage with others when bias is unintentionally implied or expressed, we can better resolve problems and promote more effective working relationships.

New Micro-Learning! Past behavior is the best indicator of future performance! This means asking focused questions that prompt the candidate to talk about past job experiences in very specific detail. Asking the right questions is your single best way to get the right kinds of information during the interview—the kinds of information that will lead you to the best hiring decision.

New Micro-Learning! Effective behavior-based interviewing is all about creating a process. Probing questions are the ones to ask when you need more specific information or more focused information. Always keep in mind that your probing questions need to be directly related to the technical and performance skills you previously identified in the interview.

New Micro-Learning! What many successful interviewers have found is that the way in which a person handled a specific situation in the past gives you valid information about how that person will approach a similar situation in the future. This is the foundation for behavior-based interviewing. Once you understand this concept, you can plan to ask the kinds of questions that will give you the information you need to make good hiring decisions.

New Micro-Learning! Harassment and/or discrimination in the workplace is a very serious issue. This course takes a quick look at the potential consequences of making comments about an employee’s work habits that could possibly be construed as age bias or discrimination.

New Micro-Learning! Hiring the right person the first time takes more than a gut feeling. It takes planning and preparation. The result? You will be able to interview and evaluate candidates in such a way that you get the information you need to identify the right person for the job.