Introduction to Critical Behavior Interviewing

Hire for competence and fit by improving your selection process. Learn how to reduce hiring mistakes by more accurately assessing a candidate’s potential.

Learn how to use Critical Behavior Interviewing (CBI) techniques for gathering and evaluating information about a candidate to ensure the best hire. CBI is predicated on the idea that past behavior is the best predictor of future behavior. Asking questions to ascertain how a candidate has behaved in challenging situations they have faced in the past provides the best insight into their ability to successfully execute the duties of the new position in the future.  

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Learning Outcomes

  • Define behavioral indicators needed in a position
  • Construct behavioral interview questions and probes
  • Use an effective process and agenda for interviewing, creating consistency and reliability
  • Reduce hiring mistakes by more accurately judging a candidate's present and long-term potential
  • Enhance your knowledge of legal issues in the hiring process

Intended Audience

UB faculty and staff who are responsible for interviewing and/or who lead and participate in search committees

Prerequisites

None

Fee

Free

Workshop Schedule and Registration

Log in to UB EDGE to view workshop dates and register. (Don't have a UB EDGE account? Search for dates on the UB Calendar and email training@buffalo.edu or call 716-645-4459 to register.)

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Instructor

Cristina Masucci, CPTD

Training Facilitator

Organizational Development and Effectiveness (ODE)

Phone: 716-645-8153

Email: cmasucci@buffalo.edu

Contact for Questions

Kerry Lynch.

Kerry Gangi

Program Coordinator and Communications Specialist

Organizational Development and Effectiveness (ODE)

Phone: 716-645-4459

Email: training@buffalo.edu

The University at Buffalo is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with any disabilities. If you require accommodations to participate in this session, please contact Organizational Development and Effectiveness (ODE) at (716) 645-4459 or training@buffalo.edu prior to attending the workshop. Please allow ample time for ODE to work with the Office of Accessibility Resources to arrange accommodations.