Voice has always believed in having its young people share in the decisions that get made. This includes having young people interview our new workers to make sure they are of the best standard.

As a way of recognising the talents and contributions of our young people we have developed training in the area of interviewing staff so that young people can both learn new skills and get a certificate recognising their achievement too.

The training will cover all areas of the interview process from the law, why we include young people, how decisions are made, basic human resources and communication skills.

Recommended for any organisation wishing to develop the skills and competencies of its youth representatives and acknowledge their achievements.

“This course was brilliant because I am a really good speaker and I will benefit big time. My confidence has increased through training.” Young Person

Who the course is for

This course is most suitable for over 13’s. It is designed for young people who want to be involved in interviews and for staff who will work with them in recruitment. We recommend you training together as an important part of the process.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Discuss why young people are included in interview panels and identify the skills and value they bring
• Summarise the interview process and how it can be child-centred
• Compare and contrast what the young people are looking for in a candidate with what the employer is looking for
• Describe the skills necessary to be effective on interview panels
• Demonstrate an understanding of ‘objectivity’ and why this is important
• Recognise the importance of keeping safe and happy during the interview process

Course information

This is a 1-day course with training materials.

Also recommended

Our other training for young people: Having Your Voice, Peer Research, Peer Rights Trainer for young people.

Click below to download the course leaflet.