Technical Trainer

Technical Trainer interview questions

Your next team-player will have a bachelor’s degree in their field of expertise and will be highly knowledgeable and experienced. They’ll be organized, patient communicators with great listening skills and a passion for training, plus they’ll have a curious, analytical mind and will ask questions about your training needs, requirements and objectives.

Top tips: 

• Look for qualified candidates: Most trainers keep up-to-date with certification, so look out for those with qualifications behind them. 
• Look for technical know-how: Ask your candidates to explain technical concepts to see how they cope explaining complex technical theory. 
• Set an assignment: Ask them to develop a brief technical presentation so you can assess their skills first-hand.
• Grow together: Hire candidates you can grow with by making sure their personal career goals align with your company's mission.

Problem solving interview questions

• How do you communicate the value of a training program?
• How would you handle a trainee who showed less technical ability than the rest of the group?
• How would you identify the organization’s training needs?
• What would you do if someone in your team was uncooperative? 
• What techniques would you use to keep a training session on topic?

Role-specific interview questions

• Tech training vs. non-tech training: How do they differ?
• Which is your top topic to teach? Can you explain it briefly?
• How would you design a technical training/workshop/webinar?
• How does tech help you teach?
• How would you measure a training program’s success?
• How do you keep up-to-date with tech/training trends? 

Behavioral interview questions

• Describe a time you had to deal with different types of learners in a class.
• Explain a time you used a practical demo to teach something.
• Have you ever helped a company enhance its technological efficiency?
• Have you ever had a conflict with a manager/trainer about a training program?
• How do you cope with negative feedback?