Introduction

Hiring the wrong person is one of the most expensive mistakes a company can make—costing months of lost productivity, team disruption, and financial waste, as well as potential damage to reputation and morale. Yet, most non-HR managers never receive formal training on how to assess candidates. This session fills that gap with immediately applicable insights.

Target Audience

This session is tailored for general managers, department heads, functional leaders, and SME owners - especially those who participate in second or final-round interviews but do not come from an HR background. People who have to make a hiring decision.

Agenda

Content Overview:

• Why hiring decisions often fail without proper interview preparation 
• A simple interview structure that non-HR managers can use 
• What to ask beyond the resume: examples, follow-ups, and red flags
• How to assess candidate motivation, cultural fit, and salary expectations 
• Final steps: handling references, offers, and realistic salary discussions 

Key Takeaways for Attendees:

• A clear, repeatable process for running interviews effectively 
• Comparing apples to apples. Improved confidence in identifying the right candidates 
• Practical techniques to avoid common mistakes in the Chinese context

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, June 26th

Language: English

Format: On-site

Address: CCI FRANCE CHINE Beijing Office