What is it?
From Mark Horstman, Co-founder:
You will learn and practice the basics of how to be an effective interviewer. How to structure your interviews. How to create questions. How to determine what questions to ask. How to start the interview. How to ask questions. How to listen. How to take notes. How to probe. How to close. How to capture results. Interviewing is the most important strategic behavior managers engage in.
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Investment: $1300*
Attend the Effective Hiring Manager Conference and get the Effective Communicator or the Effective Manager for only $800. Register for all three conferences for a total of $3,400.*
Special Pricing: We are pleased to offer a special rate for those who are using their personal funds to attend. If your company or organization is not paying or reimbursing your registration fee, your rate will be discounted. To register at this special rate, please send us an email at conference@manager-tools.com and we'll be happy to assist.
* For conferences located outside of the United States, pricing may vary.
What To Tell Your Boss
We have created three datasheets to assist you with getting budget approval for the conference registration fee.
Please feel free to download, print or forward this information.
We look forward to meeting you at a future conference soon.
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Find a Conference Near You
**All prices USD unless otherwise specified.
Conference Calendar
**All prices USD unless otherwise specified.
| Location | Date | |
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Silicon Valley
EMC & ECC & ESMC
EMC
December 2, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
ECC
December 3, 2025 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
ESMC
December 4, 2025 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Residence Inn San Jose Cupertino
19429 Stevens Creek Blvd Cupertino, CA 95014 (408) 777-0188 Residence Inn San Jose Cupertino Website |
December 2 | Register |
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Austin
EMC & ECC
EMC
December 16, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
ECC
December 17, 2025 8:00 am - 3:30 pm |
December 16 | Register |
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Seattle
EMC & ECC
EMC
January 20, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
ECC
January 21, 2026 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Seattle Airport Marriott
3201 South 176th Street Seattle, WA 98188 206-241-2000 Seattle Airport Marriott Website |
January 20, 2026 | Register |
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Ottawa, ON
EMC & ECC
EMC
February 3, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
ECC
February 4, 2026 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Courtyard by Marriott Ottawa East
200 Coventry Rd, Ottawa, ON K1K 4S3 613-741-9862 Courtyard by Marriott Ottawa East Website |
February 3, 2026 | Register |
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Washington, DC
EMC & ECC
EMC
February 10, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
ECC
February 11, 2026 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Embassy Suites by Hilton Dulles North Loudoun
44610 Waxpool Road Ashburn, VA 20147 703.723.5300 Embassy Suites by Hilton Dulles North Loudoun Website |
February 10, 2026 | Register |
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Chicago
EMC & ECC
EMC
February 24, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
ECC
February 25, 2026 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Renaissance Chicago Glenview Suites Hotel
1400 Milwaukee Avenue Glenview, IL 60025 1-847-803-9800 Renaissance Chicago Glenview Suites Hotel Website |
February 24, 2026 | Register |
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Tampa
EMC & ECC
EMC
March 3, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
ECC
March 4, 2026 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Marriott Tampa Westshore
1001 N Westshore Boulevard Tampa, FL 33607 813-287-2555 Marriott Tampa Westshore Website |
March 3, 2026 | Register |
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Austin
EMC & ECC & ESMC
EMC
March 10, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
ECC
March 11, 2026 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
ESMC
March 12, 2026 8:00 am - 4:30 pm |
March 10, 2026 | Register |
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Atlanta
EMC & ECC
EMC
March 17, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
ECC
March 18, 2026 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Atlanta - Roswell
1075 Holcomb Bridge Road Rosewell, GA 30076 770-992-9600 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Atlanta - Roswell Website |
March 17, 2026 | Register |
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Silicon Valley
EMC & ECC & EHMC
EHMC
March 31, 2026 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
EMC
April 1, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
ECC
April 2, 2026 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Residence Inn San Jose Cupertino
19429 Stevens Creek Blvd Cupertino, CA 95014 (408) 777-0188 Residence Inn San Jose Cupertino Website |
March 31, 2026 | Register |
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Melbourne, AU
EMC & ECC
EMC
April 14, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
ECC
April 15, 2026 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Melbourne Marriott Hotel
Corner Exhibition & Lonsdale St Melbourne, VIC 3000 +61 (3) 9660 1176 Melbourne Marriott Hotel Website |
April 14, 2026 | Register |
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Philadelphia
EMC & ECC
EMC
April 28, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
ECC
April 29, 2026 8:00 am - 3:30 pm |
April 28, 2026 | Express Interest |
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Boston
EMC & ECC
EMC
May 5, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
ECC
May 6, 2026 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Wyndham Boston Beacon Hill
5 Blossom St, Boston, MA 02114 Boston, MA 02114 (617) 742-7630 Wyndham Boston Beacon Hill Website |
May 5, 2026 | Register |
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Vancouver, BC
EMC & ECC
EMC
May 12, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
ECC
May 13, 2026 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Sandman Hotel Vancouver Downtown
180 West Georgia Vancouver, BC V6B 4P4 604-681-2211 Sandman Hotel Vancouver Downtown Website |
May 12, 2026 | Register |
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San Diego
EMC & ECC
EMC
May 19, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
ECC
May 20, 2026 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Courtyard San Diego Mission Valley/Hotel Circle
595 Hotel Circle South San Diego, CA 92108 619-291-5720 Courtyard San Diego Mission Valley/Hotel Circle Website |
May 19, 2026 | Register |
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Chicago
EMC & ECC & ESMC
EMC
June 2, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
ECC
June 3, 2026 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
ESMC
June 4, 2026 8:00 am - 4:30 pm |
June 2, 2026 | Express Interest |
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Toronto, ON
EMC & ECC
EMC
June 16, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
ECC
June 17, 2026 8:00 am - 3:30 pm |
June 16, 2026 | Express Interest |
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Washington, DC
EMC & ECC & EHMC
EHMC
June 23, 2026 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
EMC
June 24, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
ECC
June 25, 2026 8:00 am - 3:30 pm |
June 23, 2026 | Express Interest |
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Raleigh-Durham
EMC & ECC
EMC
July 7, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
ECC
July 8, 2026 8:00 am - 3:30 pm |
July 7, 2026 | Express Interest |
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Jersey City
EMC & ECC
EMC
July 21, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
ECC
July 22, 2026 8:00 am - 3:30 pm |
July 21, 2026 | Express Interest |
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Denver
EMC & ECC
EMC
July 28, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
ECC
July 29, 2026 8:00 am - 3:30 pm |
July 28, 2026 | Express Interest |
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Austin
EMC & ECC
EMC
August 4, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
ECC
August 5, 2026 8:00 am - 3:30 pm |
August 4, 2026 | Register |
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Los Angeles
EMC & ECC
EMC
August 11, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
ECC
August 12, 2026 8:00 am - 3:30 pm |
August 11, 2026 | Express Interest |
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Minneapolis
EMC & ECC
EMC
August 25, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
ECC
August 26, 2026 8:00 am - 3:30 pm |
August 25, 2026 | Express Interest |
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Ottawa, ON
EMC & ECC & EHMC
EHMC
September 15, 2026 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
EMC
September 16, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
ECC
September 17, 2026 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Courtyard by Marriott Ottawa East
200 Coventry Rd, Ottawa, ON K1K 4S3 613-741-9862 Courtyard by Marriott Ottawa East Website |
September 15, 2026 | Register |
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Silicon Valley
EMC & ECC
EMC
September 22, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
ECC
September 23, 2026 8:00 am - 3:30 pm |
September 22, 2026 | Express Interest |
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Atlanta
EMC & ECC
EMC
September 29, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
ECC
September 30, 2026 8:00 am - 3:30 pm |
September 29, 2026 | Express Interest |
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London, UK
EMC & ECC & ESMC
EMC
October 20, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
ECC
October 21, 2026 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
ESMC
October 22, 2026 8:00 am - 4:30 pm |
October 20, 2026 | Express Interest |
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Portland
EMC & ECC
EMC
October 27, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
ECC
October 28, 2026 8:00 am - 3:30 pm |
October 27, 2026 | Express Interest |
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Chicago
EMC & ECC
EMC
November 3, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
ECC
November 4, 2026 8:00 am - 3:30 pm |
November 3, 2026 | Express Interest |
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Boston
EMC & ECC
EMC
November 17, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
ECC
November 18, 2026 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Wyndham Boston Beacon Hill
5 Blossom St, Boston, MA 02114 Boston, MA 02114 (617) 742-7630 Wyndham Boston Beacon Hill Website |
November 17, 2026 | Register |
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Washington, DC
EMC & ECC
EMC
December 1, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
ECC
December 2, 2026 8:00 am - 3:30 pm |
December 1, 2026 | Express Interest |
|
Austin
EMC & ECC
EMC
December 8, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
ECC
December 9, 2026 8:00 am - 3:30 pm |
December 8, 2026 | Register |
I love interviewing, and I know a fair bit about it. This company is the only one to give clear and effective advice that I can use, practice and implement. Hands down the best company about management on the planet. Hands down, period.
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Practical, applicable, user-friendly- presented in a fun and interactive manner.
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Really gives you tools to get real answers you need to evaluate new hires.
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