Hiring the right people starts with asking the right questions, legally, fairly, and consistently. This course equips managers, team leads, and HR professionals with the hiring and interviewing skills needed to make confident selection decisions aligned with U.S. employment law, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Equal Pay Act.

Hiring and Interviewing
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Hiring and Interviewing
This course is part of Workplace Conduct and Culture Specialization


Instructors: Kriti Kamra
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What you'll learn
Select appropriate, competency-based interview questions while recognizing and avoiding unlawful or inappropriate topics
Evaluate candidates using objective, bias-free scoring techniques and document interview outcomes accurately while maintaining confidentiality
Demonstrate professional communication practices that support a positive and inclusive candidate experience throughout the hiring process
Explain key principles of fair, consistent, & legally compliant hiring practices, & develop structured interview plans aligned with job requirements
Skills you'll gain
- Recruitment Strategies
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Human Resource Management
- Diversity Training
- Talent Recruitment
- Decision Making
- Labor Compliance
- Labor Law
- Workplace inclusivity
- Interviewing Skills
- Recruitment
- Professionalism
- Talent Acquisition
- Law, Regulation, and Compliance
- Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
- Record Keeping
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May 2026
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