--- title: "Interview to Hire: How to Secure the Right Candidate in a Competitive Market" description: In today’s competitive, candidate-driven market, getting to offer stage with your top-choice hire isn’t always straightforward. 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A slick CV and great first impression don’t always tell you the full story—and in-demand candidates can disappear quickly if the process doesn’t land well. In this practical, fast-paced webinar, we share expert advice on how to run a confident, structured interview that not only identifies the right skills and personality fit, but also increases your chances of securing your chosen candidate. We cover: ✔ The true purpose of interviewing (and how to stay focused on it) ✔ Structuring interviews for consistency, clarity and fairness ✔ What to prepare before the interview – and why it matters ✔ Questioning techniques that reveal more than just rehearsed answers ✔ Measuring against criteria (not gut feel) ✔ What puts candidates off – and what makes them say yes ✔ What to do after the interview to keep candidates engaged ✔ Q&A Designed for: Hiring managers, HR professionals, business owners and anyone involved in recruitment. 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