Launch Event: Master Behavioral Interviewing with Our New Certification Program!

Elevate your hiring process and confidently identify the best candidates. Join our expert-led, hands-on training designed for experienced professionals.

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About TalentLink Training: Empowering Hiring Excellence

For over a decade, TalentLink Training has proudly stood at the forefront of professional development in human resources and talent acquisition across Australia. Our foundation is built upon a deep understanding of the challenges organisations face in attracting, assessing, and retaining top talent in a competitive market. We don't just teach theory; we specialise in transforming managers and HR professionals into highly confident, incisive, and effective interviewers through practical, research-backed techniques that deliver tangible results.

Our journey began with a simple goal: to bridge the gap between potential candidates and the organisations that need them, ensuring the right fit every time. We've grown by focusing on providing actionable skills and fostering a deeper understanding of human behaviour in the recruitment context. Our team comprises seasoned HR practitioners, organisational psychologists, and experienced trainers who bring a wealth of real-world knowledge and academic rigour to every session. We are passionate about elevating the standard of interviewing practices across industries, empowering businesses to build resilient, productive, and engaged teams. Our mission is clear: to equip organisations with the sophisticated skills needed to make informed, objective hiring decisions, significantly reducing costly recruitment errors and fostering the growth of high-performing teams that drive success.

Introducing the Advanced Behavioral Interviewing Certification

Unlock the power of accurately predicting future job performance by truly mastering behavioural interviewing techniques. Our brand new certification program is not a beginner's course; it's specifically designed to take your existing interviewing skills to an expert level. We go far beyond the foundational STAR method, delving deep into advanced questioning strategies, nuanced active listening skills, interpreting critical non-verbal cues, and implementing robust, objective evaluation methods that minimise bias and maximise accuracy.

This intensive program is meticulously crafted for experienced hiring managers, dedicated HR professionals, and ambitious recruitment specialists who are committed to refining their craft. Participants will engage in highly practical exercises, real-world case studies, and receive personalised feedback to gain concrete tools and unwavering confidence. You'll learn how to structure interviews that yield deep, verifiable insights into a candidate's past behaviours, providing the most reliable indicator of their potential success within the unique culture and demands of your organisation. Upon successful completion, you won't just have enhanced skills; you will earn a recognised certification that formally demonstrates your advanced expertise in behavioural interviewing, setting you apart in the field.

What You Will Learn & Program Features

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Deep Dive into STAR/CAR Method

Move beyond basic application to advanced analysis techniques, probing deeper into candidate responses for richer insights into their competencies and past performance under pressure.

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Crafting Effective Questions

Develop the skill to design targeted behavioural questions that precisely align with the specific competencies and requirements of the role you are filling.

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Evaluating Responses Objectively

Learn robust methods for evaluating candidate responses against predefined criteria, significantly reducing unconscious bias and improving decision accuracy.

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Mock Interviews & Feedback

Gain invaluable hands-on experience through simulated interview scenarios followed by detailed, constructive critique from our expert facilitators in a safe environment.

Program Modules Include:

  • Module 1: Foundations of Behavioral Interviewing & Advanced Principles
  • Module 2: Strategic Questioning: Going Beyond the Surface
  • Module 3: The Art of Listening and Interpreting Non-Verbal Cues
  • Module 4: Unconscious Bias in Interviews: Identification and Mitigation Strategies
  • Module 5: Structured Note-Taking for Fair and Defensible Evaluations
  • Module 6: Integrating Assessment Data and Interview Findings
  • Module 7: Intensive Interview Simulation Practice & Expert Coaching
  • Module 8: Certification Assessment: Demonstrating Your Mastery

Why Get Certified? Unlock These Benefits:

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Improve Hiring Accuracy

Make significantly better hiring decisions by developing a reliable ability to predict future job performance based on a candidate's past behaviours and responses.

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Reduce Costly Mis-hires

Minimise the significant financial and cultural impact of poor hiring choices, reducing turnover and wasted resources associated with mismatched candidates.

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Enhance Candidate Experience

Conduct structured, professional, and consistent interviews that not only yield better data but also reflect positively on your employer brand, attracting future talent.

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Gain Expert Confidence

Leave the training feeling fully prepared, confident, and capable of handling any interview scenario with professionalism and analytical skill.

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Standardise Your Process

Implement consistent, defensible, and legally sound interviewing practices across your team or organisation, ensuring fairness and compliance.

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Earn Recognised Certification

Add a valuable, formally recognised credential to your professional profile, demonstrating your commitment to excellence in talent acquisition and management.

Ready to Start? Here's How it Works:

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Step 1: Explore the Program

Take your time to review all the details about the Advanced Behavioral Interviewing Certification program outlined on this page, ensuring it meets your professional development goals.

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Step 2: Enquire or Register

Use the convenient contact form below to send us your specific questions or request more information. If you're ready, you can use the provided registration link to secure your spot.

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Step 3: Attend the Training

Participate fully in the engaging, hands-on, and interactive live online sessions. Be prepared to practice, ask questions, and collaborate with peers and facilitators.

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Step 4: Get Certified

Successfully complete all program modules and pass the final practical assessment to earn your official Advanced Behavioral Interviewing Certification from TalentLink Training.

Meet Your Expert Facilitators

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Dr. Eleanor Vance

Lead Trainer, Behavioral Sciences

Dr. Eleanor Vance is a distinguished expert with a PhD in Organisational Psychology from a leading Australian university. With over 15 years dedicated to the field, she possesses extensive experience in researching, designing, and delivering highly effective interview training programs for a diverse range of global corporations and local businesses. Her approach blends cutting-edge behavioural science theory with practical application, making complex concepts accessible and immediately applicable for participants. Dr. Vance is passionate about helping professionals uncover deeper insights into candidate potential.

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Marcus Chen

Senior Trainer, Talent Acquisition

Marcus Chen brings two decades of invaluable hands-on experience from senior talent acquisition and recruitment leadership roles across various industries in Australia and the APAC region. He has led large recruitment teams, architected complex hiring processes, and personally conducted thousands of high-stakes interviews. Marcus’s training is grounded in real-world challenges and solutions, focusing on practical techniques that work in fast-paced recruitment environments. His insights are particularly valuable for integrating behavioural interviewing effectively within broader talent strategies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This program is specifically designed for experienced HR professionals, seasoned hiring managers, dedicated talent acquisition specialists, and team leads who regularly conduct interviews and are looking to significantly enhance their skills to master advanced behavioural techniques for more insightful and accurate hiring.
Currently, this Advanced Certification program is delivered virtually via live, interactive online sessions. This format allows for broad participation from professionals located anywhere, providing the same high-quality, engaging training experience as our in-person courses, complete with real-time interaction and practical exercises.
The program is an intensive course that typically runs over 3-4 full days of live virtual sessions. The schedule is designed to provide deep immersion while being structured to accommodate busy professionals. Please refer to the specific course schedule details provided upon inquiry or registration, as timings can vary slightly per cohort.
While there isn't a formal, mandatory prerequisite, prior experience in conducting interviews is highly recommended. Participants will gain the most value and be best positioned for success in this advanced program if they have foundational interviewing knowledge or have previously completed a basic or intermediate interviewing skills course.
Certification is awarded by TalentLink Training upon the successful completion of all program modules, including active participation in the live sessions and practical exercises, and passing a final practical assessment that evaluates your demonstrated mastery of the advanced behavioural interviewing techniques taught.

Enquire About the New Program

Ready to boost your interviewing expertise and make truly impactful hires? Contact us today to learn more about the Advanced Behavioral Interviewing Certification program or to register your interest.

Get in Touch Directly

Phone: (02) 9123 4567

Email: info@talentlinktraining.com.au

Address: Level 8, 100 Miller Street, North Sydney, NSW, 2060, Australia

Business Hours: Mon-Fri, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEST

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