Foundations of Applicant Interviewing Part 2

Conducting interviews with police applicants is a core task of the Recruiting and Selection Unit. The way in which these interviews are conducted can have a profound impact on the outcome, fairness, efficiency and reliability of the hiring process. The content presented in these modules reflects the key elements for interviewing police applicants in a manner which respects and protects their human rights and dignity during the interview process.

When you have completed this course you will be able to:

• Develop a new or amended disclosure
• Employ effective listening behaviours when interviewing an applicant
• Follow a prescribed questioning process when interviewing an applicant
• Distinguish when an applicant is likely to be telling the truth vs. withholding or fabricating information

This is part 2 of a two part series. Click here to read more about Foundations of Interviewing Part 1.

Target Audience

Sworn Police, Police Services, Government and Other First Responders

Content Provider

These modules are a joint project of the Edmonton Police Service Recruit Selection Unit and Tedeschini Training And Consulting.