Foundations of Applicant Interviewing Part 1

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:

• Thoroughly review all applicant information prior to conducting the Personal Disclosure Interview (PDI)
• Follow RSU-specific interview checklists to prepare for and conduct a PDI step by step
• Develop rapport with an applicant

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

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.