Hiring and Interviewing for Line Managers: The HR Perspective

Line managers are frequently asked to interview and select candidates, yet they often do so without fully understanding the recruitment framework or what HR is looking for. Bridging this gap is essential to building high-performing teams and avoiding costly hiring mistakes. This course equips you with the fundamental recruitment knowledge needed to collaborate seamlessly with HR, ask the right interview questions, and make objective hiring decisions. What you'll learn: - Understand the core objectives and metrics of HR departments during the recruitment cycle - Align with HR on job requirements, candidate personas, and evaluation criteria - Master behavioral interviewing techniques, including the STAR method, to assess real capabilities - Identify and mitigate unconscious bias during candidate screening and interviews - Conduct structured, professional interviews that represent your team and company positively - Evaluate candidate fit objectively using standardized rubrics rather than gut feeling You will begin by learning key recruitment terminology and how HR operates, before moving into practical, written frameworks for preparing, conducting, and evaluating candidate interviews. This course is designed for line managers, team leaders, and department heads who participate in the hiring process but do not have a background in human resources. No prior recruitment experience is required. Start reading today to transform how you interview and secure the best talent for your team.