This module provides you with comprehensive knowledge and skills for effective recruitment and interviewing processes. You will learn how to work with Human Resources (HR) to navigate agency policies, develop position descriptions, and create recruitment timelines. The module covers strategies for inclusive job postings and essential interviewing techniques including Performance Based interviewing, Structured Interview questions, and the STAR method. You will also learn about candidate selection from certified lists while maintaining confidentiality throughout the process. This module provides practical resources that you can reference during and after completion.

Performance Objectives: Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Apply agency policies and procedures for recruitment and interviewing.
• Create and update position descriptions in collaboration with HR.
• Develop comprehensive recruitment timelines with clear responsibilities and deadlines.
• Implement inclusive job posting strategies to attract diverse candidates.
• Utilize Performance Based interviewing techniques and the STAR method effectively.
• Create and apply Structured Interview questions appropriately.
• Select qualified candidates from certified lists following proper procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality throughout the recruitment and interviewing process.

Intended Audience: Leaders, managers, supervisors, and employees responsible for hiring.

Instructions to access the eLearning: Register for this course by searching for "WA State Recruitment and Interviewing Preparation" in the Washington State Learning Center.

This course is part of the Hiring Process series. Related courses include Recognizing and Mitigating Bias In Hiring and Interviewing Skills for Panelists, which can be found in the LMS.

Contact the DES training team with questions at Traininginfo@des.wa.gov.