Consciously Inclusive Interview Skills: Build Fair, Effective Hiring Practices
Consciously Inclusive Interview Skills...
Why this course?
In many organisations, talented employees are promoted into management roles without formal training in essential people skills—particularly around recruitment and interviewing. At ted Learning, we refer to these individuals as accidental managers—capable leaders who often lack the tools to conduct interviews confidently, legally, and inclusively.
Our Consciously Inclusive Interview Skills course is designed to close this gap. It helps managers and team leaders understand how to structure interviews fairly, minimise unconscious bias, and comply with both legal standards and organisational policies. Without proper training, even well-intentioned managers risk making poor hiring decisions, damaging your employer brand, or unintentionally breaching employment law.
This practical, engaging training gives learners the skills, structure, and language to conduct inclusive interviews that are objective, evidence-based, and aligned with your commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. By focusing on fair recruitment practices, the Consciously Inclusive Interview Skills course supports better hiring outcomes, a stronger organisational culture, and improved talent retention.
Whether your managers are new to interviewing or simply need a refresher on inclusive practices, this course ensures they have the competence and confidence to make hiring decisions that are both effective and equitable.
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Consciously Inclusive Interview Skills: Conduct Fair, Structured & Bias-Free Interviews
Our Consciously Inclusive Interview Skills course is a practical, interactive training programme designed to help managers and recruitment teams develop the skills needed to conduct fair, inclusive, and effective interviews.
Led by an expert recruitment specialist, the Consciously Inclusive Interview Skills course uses live drama-based scenarios to bring real interview challenges to life—highlighting both best practice and common pitfalls. Participants observe and analyse interview behaviours, learning how to structure conversations that are objective, supportive, and free from unconscious bias.
The course focuses on developing inclusive interviewing techniques, such as asking open, non-leading questions, creating a welcoming environment, and providing equal opportunity for every candidate to perform at their best. This inclusive approach helps reduce bias in hiring and contributes to more diverse, high-performing teams.
Tailored to reflect your organisation’s existing recruitment policies and documentation, this training ensures interviews are legally compliant, aligned with your equity, diversity and inclusion goals, and consistent with your employer brand.
Whether you’re new to interviewing or want to enhance existing practices, the Consciously Inclusive Interview Skills course gives learners the tools, confidence, and awareness to support fair recruitment decisions and deliver a more inclusive candidate experience.
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Who is the Consciously Inclusive Interview Skills course for?
The Consciously Inclusive Interview Skills course is designed for hiring managers, HR professionals, and anyone involved in recruitment or interviewing candidates. It’s ideal for individuals looking to improve their interview techniques, reduce unconscious bias, and build a structured, inclusive hiring process that supports diverse talent acquisition.
Whether you’re new to interviewing or seeking to refine your approach, this course equips participants with the skills to make fair, consistent, and legally compliant hiring decisions—aligned with your organisation’s equity, diversity and inclusion goals.
What skills will I gain from the Consciously Inclusive Interview Skills course?
The Consciously Inclusive Interview Skills course equips participants with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to run fair, effective, and inclusive interviews. By the end of the training, learners will be able to:
- Conduct structured and unbiased interviews aligned with best practices.
- Improve questioning and listening techniques for effective candidate assessment.
- Use observational drama and forum theatre to identify and address unconscious bias.
- Follow a recognised interview framework to select the best candidate fairly and professionally.
How does the Consciously Inclusive Interview Skills course benefit my organisation?
Implementing the Consciously Inclusive Interview Skills course brings measurable benefits to your organisation by embedding fairness, consistency, and inclusivity into your recruitment process. Through this training, organisations can:
Enhance fairness and equity in candidate selection, supporting more diverse hiring outcomes
Reduce unconscious bias in interviews and improve overall hiring decision-making
Strengthen your employer brand as an inclusive, forward-thinking workplace
Ensure recruitment practices are structured, consistent, and legally compliant
By equipping your hiring managers and teams with consciously inclusive interview skills, you create a more robust, reputation-enhancing recruitment process—helping you attract top talent while aligning with your equity, diversity, and inclusion goals.
Does this course look in detail at other elements of the recruitment process?
No—the Consciously Inclusive Interview Skills course focuses specifically on developing inclusive, effective interview techniques. While the training briefly touches on the wider recruitment process, its primary aim is to build confidence and competence in conducting fair, structured, and bias-aware interviews.
For a deeper understanding of the full recruitment cycle—including job design, attraction strategies, shortlisting, and onboarding—we recommend our Consciously Inclusive Recruitment course, which explores each stage in detail and how to embed equity, diversity, and inclusion throughout.
Do you have to be a manager to attend the Consciously Inclusive Interview Skills course?
No, you don’t need to be a manager to attend the Consciously Inclusive Interview Skills course. However, it is best suited for anyone who has responsibility for interviewing or is involved in the recruitment process.
Whether you’re part of an HR team, a panel interviewer, or an employee tasked with supporting hiring decisions, this course provides the skills and awareness needed to conduct fair, structured, and inclusive interviews that support your organisation’s diversity and inclusion goals.
Why is the Consciously Inclusive Interview Skills course important for modern recruitment?
The Consciously Inclusive Interview Skills course is essential for organisations committed to fair and effective recruitment in today’s diverse workforce. Without inclusive interview practices, there’s a higher risk of unconscious bias influencing hiring decisions—leading to missed talent, poor candidate experiences, and reputational damage.
This course helps interviewers understand how to structure interviews that are objective, legally compliant, and welcoming to all candidates. By developing inclusive interview techniques, your organisation can improve hiring outcomes, support diverse talent acquisition, and demonstrate a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
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