Reesby Academy · HR & Recruitment
Structured Interviewing for Hiring Managers
Run consistent, fair interviews that predict job performance.
About this course
Structured interviews ask every candidate the same role-related questions and score their answers against agreed criteria. This course shows hiring managers how to write strong questions, build a scoring guide, run interviews consistently and record evidence-based decisions. The result is fairer hiring and better choices, with less reliance on gut feel.
What you will be able to do
- You'll be able to write behavioural and situational questions linked to the role
- You'll be able to use a scoring guide to rate answers consistently
- You'll be able to avoid common interviewing biases in decisions
- You'll be able to document interview outcomes clearly and fairly
Course outline
- Why Structure Improves Decisions10 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizUnstructured interviews often rely on rapport and first impressions, which can be inconsistent and hard to defend. Structure gives every candidate the same chance to show their capability against the same measures.
- Writing Competency Questions10 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizBehavioural questions ask about past experience, while situational questions ask how someone would handle a scenario. Both work best when linked to specific competencies that matter for the role.
- Building a Scoring Guide10 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizA scoring guide describes what a strong, adequate and weak answer looks like for each question. It turns subjective impressions into consistent ratings that panel members can apply the same way.
- Running the Interview Consistently10 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizA structured interview depends on consistent delivery. Opening the interview well, asking questions in the same way and managing time keeps the process fair for every candidate.
- Recording Evidence-Based Decisions10 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizDecisions are only as good as the records that support them. Clear, evidence-based notes make decisions defensible, support feedback to candidates and help the organisation learn.
- Tools you'll need5 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizYou can run structured interviews with free and existing tools. The key is consistent templates and secure storage, not expensive software.
- Careers & next steps5 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizStructured interviewing skills are valued in people leadership, HR and recruitment roles. This lesson shows where they lead and how to check what they may be worth.
- Final quiz and certificate10 questions, pass mark 8 of 10. Pass to get your Reesby Academy certificate with a verification link.