AC26 Interviewing & Advancement Track Bundle

CWEA Member: $85.00
Non-Member: $110.00

3.0 contact hours towards CWEA's CSM, certifications.
3.0 contact hours towards CWEA's ECI, certifications.
3.0 contact hours towards CWEA's LAB certifications.
3.0 contact hours towards CWEA's EIT, certifications.
3.0 contact hours towards CWEA's MT, certifications.

This series includes the following 50 minute sessions. 

Session 1: Interview for Success: Best Practices at Every Level
This interactive workshop will guide attendees through interview skills, tools, and KPIs tailored to career advancement at multiple levels:

• From Individual Contributor to Lead Person
• From Lead Person to Supervisor
• From Supervisor to Manager and beyond
A PowerPoint presentation and/or video will be shown to illustrate best practices, KPIs, and sample interview scenarios to reinforce learning.

Key components include:
• Introducing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) used during interviews to evaluate candidate competencies effectively
• Sharing strategic interview questions that encourage informative, revealing answers from candidates, helping interviewers identify top talent
• Personal stories and lessons learned from Norman and Helen’s experiences

A diverse panel of leaders—including upper management, assistant/deputy directors, directors, and general managers from various agencies—will share their interview insights, challenges, and tips for success. Attendees will have the opportunity for interactive Q&A.

Learning Objectives:
Enhance interview skills across all career levels
Equip interviewees with practical tools, including key performance indicators (KPIs) and strategic questions, to excel in interviews
Gain insights from a panel of seasoned leaders sharing lessons learned and success tips"

Session 2: Confident Conversations: Interviewing Skills for Water and Wastewater Professionals
Confident Conversations: Interviewing Skills for Water and Wastewater Professionals

This session is designed to support professionals in the water and wastewater industry as they navigate job interviews to advance their careers or transition into new roles. While technical expertise is essential in this sector, many candidates struggle to effectively communicate their experience and value in an interview setting.

The presentation will offer practical, industry-relevant guidance on how to prepare for interviews, respond to behavioral and technical questions, and confidently articulate skills related to safety, compliance, and problem-solving. Through relatable examples and interactive elements, attendees will gain tools to present themselves clearly and professionally, skills that are often underrepresented in technical training but critical for career growth.

Part Two

Mock Interview Lab: Practice, Feedback, and Insight

This full-day interactive session offers water and wastewater professionals a unique opportunity to sharpen their interviewing skills through live mock interviews with a panel of interviewers. Designed to simulate real-world scenarios, each participant will engage in a 15-minute mock interview followed by ten minutes of personalized feedback and Q&A. Interviews will focus on technical and behavioral competencies relevant to the industry, including safety awareness, regulatory knowledge, teamwork, and supervisory skills.

Participants can sign up for individual interview slots, while up to five observers per session are welcome to watch and learn from the feedback process. This format not only builds confidence but also helps attendees understand how to present their experience effectively and respond to common interview challenges.

The session is ideal for early-career professionals, those seeking advancement, or anyone preparing for a transition within the field. It supports workforce development by providing practical, hands-on experience in a supportive environment.
Learning Objectives:
properly prepare themselves for an interview.
talk about their technical skills in a relatable way.
avoid common mistakes made in the interview."

Session 3: Panel Discussion: Tips & Tools to Make You Stand Out and Ace Your Interview
Learning Objectives:

Gain insights from a panel of seasoned leaders sharing lessons learned and success tips
Learn tips to make you stand out from an HR perspective
Take away best practices that can be implemented in your next interview"

AC26 Recordings Sponsored By: 

Registrants who view the live webinar to see the slides and hear the audio and then enter the correct attention check code (directions below) will receive  contact hours towards CWEA's certification:3.0 CSM, 2.0  ECI, 3.0 LAB, 3.0 MT, 3.0 EIT,

To receive your contact hours for viewing the recording, you will need to view each video in the series. Upon completion of the last video in the series, the system will automatically unlock the attention check code for you view. The two (2) different attention check codes that will be displayed, and you will need to enter these codes as 1st attention check code – 2nd attention check code (XXXX-XXXX) in the Attention Check Code component under the "Contents" tab.  

Please note, all user activity of CWEA certification holders on the Online Wastewater Education Network is subject to the CWEA Code of Ethics standards for professional conduct and ethics. Certification holders should receive credit for a training only once within the same contact hour period. Any attempt to undermine the certification process may be subject to ethics procedures and possible sanctions. It is not possible to receive contact hours for both attending the live webinar and viewing the recording.  

Once you have entered the correct attendance check codes, you will be able to create and download an electronic certificate of completion under the "Contents" tab.