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Recruitment Interviewing Essentials: Interviewing Made Easy (Udemy.com)

Start hiring confidently, interview skilfully & make recruitment decisions professionally. Avoid costly hiring mistakes.

Created by: Richard Lock

Last updated October 2023

Our take

Based on the ratings of 7,743 students, a sample of their written reviews and the syllabus, as the course stood in October 2023. No course pays to be reviewed.

Richard Lock's course covers a whole hiring process in about 3.1 hours, spread over 46 lectures and 15 sections. It starts with understanding the job and specifying the person, then moves through attracting and shortlisting candidates, structuring and controlling the interview, questioning, listening, video interviews and the final decision. It is pitched at managers, business owners and new recruiters, and the requirements list says no experience is needed. Job hunters curious about the recruiter's side are named in the audience too.

Reviewers mostly like how clear it is. Several describe themselves as new interviewers or recruiters, one calls the examples relatable, and another says the questioning lessons showed them how to dig deeper. One reviewer said he explains everything clearly and in an interesting manner. The complaints are small but they repeat. Volume varies from video to video, and a few early lectures are quiet. One reviewer found the lectures drawn out and said anyone with interviewing experience will learn nothing new. Another wanted more hands-on examples, and one reported a dead YouTube link.

Of roughly 7,700 ratings, about 6,700 are four or five stars, and only 44 are one star. It was last updated in October 2023, so expect a little age, though interviewing basics date slowly. It is a low-commitment way to get a working framework before a first round of interviews. Experienced recruiters will mostly get a refresher, which a few reviewers valued. Think of it as a practical primer, not deep training.

Best forNew recruiters and managers who have to interview candidates and want a clear, step-by-step structure.
Skip it ifYou already interview regularly and want advanced technique, since one reviewer found nothing new here.

Pros

  • Follows the full hiring path, from job spec and shortlisting to the final decision
  • Examples in each lesson that reviewers call relatable
  • Questioning and listening sections teach how to dig for real evidence
  • Short at 3.1 hours, with an instructor reviewers find clear and engaging

Cons

  • Volume varies between videos, and some early ones are very quiet
  • Lectures can feel long for the points made, and thin for experienced interviewers
  • Last updated in 2023; one reviewer reports a dead video link, another an assignment error
Very clear and understandable explanations, good information for a starter recruiter as me :) Thank you
Krisztina Szalai, a student

Listed for all levels, but it suits first-time interviewers and hiring managers best; seasoned recruiters get a refresher.

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What you will learn

  • clearly identify and specify the skills and qualities they need a successful candidate to pocess
  • Structure a recruitment & selection interview for maximum impact
  • shortlist applications quickly and effectively, saving time and effort
  • confidently control the interview and focus the discussion on required target information
  • use powerful questioning strategies to uncover genuine performance evidence
  • Confidently hire the right people who are able to add the most value to your team or business.

Course content

15 sections · 46 lectures · 3.2 hours of video 1 quiz, 5 assignments, 4 articles

  1. 1Welcome , meet your trainer and get started. 3 free previews3 lectures · 10 min
  2. 2Understanding the recruitment and selection process 1 free preview1 lecture · 1 quiz · 2 min
  3. 3How to develop knowledge of the job you are hiring for5 lectures · 1 quiz · 21 min
  4. 4Knowledge of the person - how to specify your exact requirements3 lectures · 18 min
  5. 5Attracting suitable applicants -an overview of the key channels available. 1 free preview2 lectures · 19 min
  6. 6Shortlisting made simple1 lecture · 1 quiz · 10 min
  7. 7The interview: Understand the sequence and the part your play. 1 free preview2 lectures · 7 min
  8. 8Asking Questions - the engine room of success4 lectures · 15 min
  9. 9Why the right questions at the right time is critical. 1 free preview13 lectures · 2 quizzes · 35 min
  10. 10Listening: - How to listen for real evidence.5 lectures · 19 min

Who it is for

The instructor says it suits

  • Managers and business owners who have to recruit for any type of job vacancy
  • job hunters who want to understand the process from the recruiters perspective
  • Anyone who wants the best people working for them, growing the business and adding value
  • Managers who want to avoid the massive costs of a poor recruitment decision.

What you need before you start

  • No previous experience is needed to take this course
  • It would be useful to gain an overview understanding of employment law in the market you plan to recruit for.

How it compares

Against the other 170 rated Udemy courses in Human Resources on CourseDuck:

  • Rating4.5 out of 5higher than 64% of them
  • Reviews7,743#12 of 171 by number of reviews
  • Length3.1 hourslonger than 56% of them
  • Last updatedOctober 2023earlier than 78% of them

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Course Description

Business is all about people, and hiring the right people makes a massive difference to the performance of any business or team.

Start hiring confidently, skilfully and professionally. Make right decisions first time; avoid costly hiring mistakes   

The recruitment & selection interview is still by far the most widely used method of hiring new talent to fill a job vacancy. Recruiting a new member to your team or business is an important decision. Get it right and the benefits are enormous. Get it wrong and you live with the consequences for a long time. Recruitment training can make a real difference to you and your business. A poor recruitment & selection decision can quickly have a very negative effect on performance: not only for the individual concerned, but also the whole team. Tackling the problem of the wrong hiring decision will take an incredible amount of time and effort. Far better to learn how to interview somebody for a job professionally and get it right first time.

WHAT DO EXISTING STUDENTS SAY?

'It is a wonderful course. I learned a lot of skills to help in the hiring process'. -  Emily Tillis

'I really recommend this course. It is to the point, with practical examples and it gives you all the basics to be able to prepare for a good HR interviewer'. - Urska Cepin

'The course was really helpful for revising and reviewing the major topics in recruitment. Richard Lock’s presentation is great and easy to understand. What I liked is that Richard draws attention to how easily we can succumb to the biases and prejudices at each stage of the recruitment interviewing. And these are traps we must avoid! The course examines all stages of recruitment and gives us ideas and some hands-on tools on how to improve interviewing. I would recommend this to anyone interested in HR and Recruitment! Big Thanks to Richard Lock for the fantastic insights! '  - Rafaela Rafailova

'This course is presented in a clear & logical way. I find Richard's voice & tone easy to listen to & even though I'm already an experienced recruiter it was a great refresher. This would be a really good course for anyone with recruitment responsibilities'. - Kate Cartlidge


Transform your interviewing skills and boost your career prospects. Recruitment Interviewing Made Easy takes away the worry of the recruitment decision. It leads you step by step through the recruitment process, showing you best practice interview tips, ideas and approaches to build your interview skills and identify the right person for your role and avoid making costly mistakes.

You will learn:

  • The key stages of the recruitment process

  • The role of the job description

  • How to clearly specify your candidate requirements

  • How to attract suitable candidates

  • How to shortlist quickly with laser like focus

  • How to structure the interview

  • How to conduct an interview

  • How to control the interview

  • Interview questions to ask for successful evidence collection

  • How to avoid the key question traps

  • What to listen out for

  • How to make the right decision

  • How to feel confident in your interview skills

  • Many other interview tips

The course uses video and downloadable material to really engage learners. You will be given assignments, activities and exercises to practice and hone your skills, and be supported by an expert trainer along with fellow students.

There is a vast resource of material and support available online to candidates in their search for a job. Ironically, there is far less opportunity for the person who is conducting the interview. Frequently, the candidate is far better trained than the interviewer. This often results in the 'tail wagging the dog' - the candidate being in control of the interview. No wonder so many recruitment & selection interviewers feel under great pressure and stress when asked to conduct a job interview to fill a vacancy. They are not confident in their interview skills.

It doesn't matter whether you are a first time recruitment & selection interviewer or you are looking to hone your hiring and interview skills to a more professional level. This course has something for you.

This course comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee and lifetime access to course material, including updates and additions. You will receive a certificate of completion on finishing the course. Courses can be accessed on computers, iOS devices and Android.

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Instructor Details

Richard Lock

International Management Trainer | Speaker | Facilitator | Business Coach helping organizations get the best from people and people to get the best from themselves.  

Thank You - for checking out at my profile.  

You're probably wondering why on earth you should take my online courses, or even work with me more directly.  

Well, I've had the privilege to have been a learning and development professional for close to 30 years now. In that time I've worked with a very wide range of organisations and people from all walks of life, and many different countries and backgrounds.  

My focus is on helping people learn skills, techniques and behaviours that will add practical value in their everyday lives. That's typically in their business and professional lives, yet often the skills and concepts are very applicable to more personal development outside of work. What matters to me is that the learning is not simply just theoretical, but practically applicable. Knowing stuff is good, but we get improved results and personal growth when we actually apply our learning and do something with it. That's where we really add value.  

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Reviews

4.5

7,743 ratings on Udemy

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By Dalia G Pavon Varela on 5/17/2026

I learned a lot of valuable pointers from this course. As a new interviewer, I believe this training really helped me gain a clearer understanding of the interview process and provided me with an opportunity to improve my communication, questioning techniques, and confidence when conducting interviews.

By Marian Rosario Arguelles on 10/25/2025

I love the format of this training course. Also, I think the concepts are well explained and I'm learning a lot regarding what things I should ask hiring managers about the role since JD's tend to be rather vague and are usually a wishlist. :D I enjoy listening to the information from the trainer because he explains everything so clearly and in an interesting manner. I can tell that he is passionate about this field and is highly knowledgeable. I'm learning so much!

By Heather Mahan on 5/14/2025

The instructor gives great examples. This helped me see what I might be missing in the interview. It showed me how to dig deeper with questions to get a better understanding if the person will be a good fit for them and the business. I could easily watch this class over again and get more information out of it.

By Rabie Amal on 2/3/2025

Verry practical, Deeper informations about hiring people , and knowing better the task of hiring , i think this cours gives u keys to think better in a logic way that serve bouth recruiters and applicants i am sure those recruiters that thet took this cours are better able to execute thier hiring mission with alot of knownledge

By Jodie Booker on 11/15/2020

Very informative, I liked the assignments and test at the end. Only issue is the YouTube link provided towards the end no longer exists. Other than that it was good and I would look at completing other courses by Richard

By Jacqueline Morrisseau on 11/8/2020

I am enjoying it so far, taking notes and thinking of what I need to do.
Starting to really understand the processes

By Elidrenai Vazquez-Melendez on 11/8/2020

Exceptionally well structure course , delivered by an experienced knowledgeable instructor.

By Dace Straupmane on 11/8/2020

As an entry lever recruiter - i really learned the basics, great tips, everything was well understood, great practical tasks- I recommend taking notes. Recommend for beginners in HR and Recruiting.

By Priya darshini on 10/7/2020

Thank you, I got to learn many things and it was more helpfull because included assignments and quiz and also everything was explained with the help of examples so we are able the understand better and very simple language was to used overall it met my expectations of the course.

By Regina Opada on 9/25/2020

this course helps me enhance my skills as a recruiter

By Helen Benson on 9/21/2020

Very good match! I am a very new HR Generalist having transitioned from a couple of decades of serving as an Executive Secretary/Assistant. Would love if you have a course for newbies in the HR field. Currently, I review applications/resumes in preparation to select candidates for the initial phone (pre-screen) interview. Am updating our pre-screen questionnaire and wonder what best questions might be for this initial stage, what to focus on? Is there a course that addresses this?

By Claudio Bussani on 9/20/2020

It was a great course in which you learn a lot, you reflect a lot and in which you have several opportunities to prove what you learning.
Well done!

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Overall Score : 90 / 100