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Get the Right People on Board


Hire Smart

Course Facts

Course Length - 92 Minutes / Video Lessons - 16 / Current Enrollment - 169 Students / Average Rating 5.0 out of 5

What they are saying about Hire Smart

Hear from those who have taken the course

  • Lynn R.

    "Great ideas on interviewing questions and what to look for when interviewing."

  • Jennifer D.

    "Some great suggestions about the candidate evaluation and the first day of onboarding."

  • Evan C.

    "It gave great examples of red flags during the hiring process. Also, assessing the candidate not solely based on experience."

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Chapter 1: Introduction

    • Lesson 1 - Three Big Ideas

    • Hire Smart - Course Workbook

    • Chapter 1: Quiz
  • 2

    Chapter 2: Preparing for the Interview

    • Lesson 1 - 3 Dimensions of Fit

    • Lesson 2 - The Position Profile

    • Lesson 3 - Reviewing the Resume

    • Chapter 2: Quiz
  • 3

    Chapter 3: Conducting the Interview

    • Lesson 1 - Four Types of Questions

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    • Lesson 2 - Best Practices in Interviewing

    • Lesson 3 - The Phone Screening Interview

    • Lesson 4 - The Interview Agenda

    • Lesson 5 - The Job History Interview

    • Lesson 6 - The Team Interview

    • Lesson 7 - Legal and Illegal Interview Questions

    • Chapter 3:Quiz
  • 4

    Chapter 4: Assessing and Selecting the Candidates

    • Lesson 1 - Looking for Red Flags

    • Lesson 2 - The Candidate Evaluation Process

    • Lesson 3 - The Reference Call

    • Chapter 4: Quiz
  • 5

    Chapter 5 - Onboarding the New Employee

    • Lesson 1 - Orientation and Training

    • The 30-Day Check-In

    • Chapter 5: Quiz
  • 6

    Chapter 6: Conclusion

    • Lesson 1 - Getting the Right People on Board

    • Chapter 6: Quiz

    • Hire Smart - Course Survey

THE PROBLEM

Many hiring managers have never been trained in the skill and art of interviewing

  • What qualities should I be looking for in a candidate besides job knowledge?

  • How do I come up with interview questions that will truly reveal the quality of a candidate?

  • How many candidates should I interview?

  • What role does gut instinct or intuition play in the decision-making process?

  • How can I get references to speak honestly and completely about a candidate?

  • What red flags should I be looking for?

THE SOLUTION

What you will learn

  • 6 things to look for on a resume

  • How to screen candidates efficiently and effectively

  • 8 best practices for interviewing

  • What to look for in a candidate in addition to job knowledge

  • 8 red flags to look for

  • Legal and illegal interview questions

  • The final question you should ask every candidate

Hire Smart

Course Workbook

A professionally designed 26-page workbook that corresponds with all Chapters and Lessons. Includes 100 Great Interview Questions.

Downloadable Resources

Resources to hire and keep great team players.

Hire Smart Online Course

What you get:

  • Hire Smart Course Workbook

  • 17 Video lessons from Del Gilbert

  • Access anytime, anywhere

  • 2 Sample Candidate Evaluation Forms

  • Built in quizzes to assess learning.

  • Course Completion Certificate

  • New Employee 30-Day Check-In Form

  • Over 100 Great Interview Questions

Online Learning

On-Demand Benefits

  • Learn Anywhere, Any Time

    On your computer, tablet, or smartphone.

  • Learn at Your Own Pace

    Take the course at a pace that works best for you.

  • Lifetime Access

    Review the content as often as you like.

Del Gilbert

You want someone with practical experience and teaching ability.

Del started his career as an Assistant Housekeeping Manager and worked his way up to the position of Chief Learning Officer. He has held leadership positions in major organizations for 30 years. Del has a B.A. in Psychology and a Master's of Business Administration. Del is also a Certified Master Trainer and Certified Leadership Coach.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What makes the Accelerating Excellence Online Academy unique?

    I insure my training is practical and engaging, not theoretical or academic. The videos are beautifully done with added video (b-roll) for visual enhancement, diagrams to gain understanding, and on-video text for reinforced retention. There is no fluff in the content. It's focused, straightforward, and effective. There are downloadable workbooks and resources to reinforce learning.

  • What is the refund policy?

    You have a full 30-Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unhappy with the quality of the courses, just contact me at [email protected] I will be happy to assist you.

  • How long will I have access to the courses?

    If you purchase any individual course, you have lifetime access. If you purchase the bundle, which is a discounted rate, it is an annual subscrption. You can cancel at any time.

  • When can I purchase individual courses or the bundle?

    Anytime. I don't play games by pressuring people through limited-time access schemes.

  • Is Corporate Pricing Available?

    Yes. Several companies have made the Accelerating Excellence Online Academy an essential part of the manager and employee training. There are deep discounts for quantity purchases.