Employer Resource Institute Audio Conference

Originally presented onon June 26, 2008
10:30 am to 12:00 noon (Pacific Time)

Order Option       Price   CD Recording Only       $219

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Interviewing job candidates—asking the tough, probing questions that separate the best applicants from the rest of the pack—is one of your most important duties. If you make mistakes or miss any warning signs, you could wind up with new hires who don't meet your standards, or who'll cause lots of trouble in your workplace.

Many employers rely on their first impressions during interviews, without digging deeper to find out if a candidate is truly right for the job. Others fall into the trap of gauging only the candidate's personality rather than his or her job skills—or vice versa. It's easy to assume that interviewing is a skill that comes naturally; either you have it or you don't. But this misconception can cost you big.

Listen and learn how to avoid the most common job interview mistakes. Our expert—an experienced California employment attorney who's counseled many clients in this area—will discuss strategies for creating the most effective interview environments, structuring interviews so that you learn as much as possible about candidates in the time available, and following up on discrepancies and other red flags.

YOU AND YOUR COLLEAGUES WILL LEARN:

• Why even well-intentioned, thoughtful job interviews can still lead to the worst hires


• How to schedule, set up, and prepare for interviews to learn as much as possible about your candidates even before they walk in the door


• The questions you should always ask in an interview—and what you must never ask


• Why honing your questioning and research techniques can help you hire the best available talent


• The questions that reveal the most about an applicant's work skills and weaknesses


• How to address red-flag concerns (such as resume discrepancies) and get the full story from an applicant


• The interview topics that cause the most legal risks under California and federal law for employers, and how to steer clear


• When it makes sense to follow up with additional questions after an interview—and when you should simply cut your losses and move on to the next applicant

ABOUT YOUR SPEAKER:

Julia E. Judish, Esq., serves as counsel in the Washington, D.C., offices of the law firm of Pillsbury, Winthrop, Shaw & Pittman LLP.

Her practice covers all facets of the employment relationship and includes both litigation and counseling. Judish litigates regularly in state and federal courts, represents clients in arbitration and mediation proceedings, and investigates and defends claims before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and local human rights agencies. She also serves as a legal advisor to clients on a full range of employment issues.

Frequent areas of representation include claims of discrimination; sexual, age-based, or racial harassment; retaliation and wrongful discharge claims; disability accommodation issues; and employee compensation disputes. Judish's expertise includes the Fair Labor Standards Act and wage and hour laws, the Family and Medical Leave Act and other leave entitlements, noncompetition agreements, contract disputes, restructurings and reductions in force, the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, employment policies, and employee discipline. Judish also advises on affirmative action obligations of federal contractors and has guided numerous clients through audits by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.

She earned her bachelor's degree at Swarthmore College, her master's degree at Brown University, and her law degree at Harvard Law School. She may be reached at julia.judish@pillsburylaw.com.

John K. Hawks produces human resources audio conferences for BLR and serves other clients as the principal of American Features Syndicate. His background includes 17 years of senior experience with companies ranging from major cruise lines and hotel developers to "mom and pop" travel agencies to improve their human resources and employee relations programs.

He has written six books and articles for more than two dozen national publications ranging from Entrepreneur and Consumers Digest to the membership magazines of the National Federation of Independent Business.

Hawks graduated from Murray State University in 1989. He may be reached at moderator@blr.com.

Approved for Recertification Credit

This program has been approved for 1.5 recertification credit hour toward PHR and SPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HRCI homepage at www.hrci.org.

The Employer Resource Institute is an approved MCLE Multiple Activity Provider, and this program has been approved for 1.5 hours of MCLE credit by the State Bar of California. For more information, please contact our customer service department at (800) 695-7178.

How Do Audio Conferences Work?

An audio conference is remarkably cost-effective and convenient. You participate from your office using a regular telephone. You have no travel costs and no out-of-office time.

Plus, for one low price you can get as many people in your office to participate as you can fit around a speakerphone.

Because the conference is live, you can ask the speakers questions' either on the phone or via e-mail.

With your registration, you also receive conference materials with additional practical information from California Employer Advisor sent to you via e-mail shortly before the conference.

Why You Can Sign Up To Attend This Event with Confidence

As with all California Employer Advisor products, you're completely protected. If for any reason you are unsatisfied with this audio conference, simply let us know and we will return your entire registration fee.