Competency-Based Interviews: Master Modern Hiring Techniques

Master competency-based hiring to assess candidates and improve hiring decisions

What you'll learn

Understand the fundamentals and history of competency-based hiring

Develop and apply competency profiles for accurate candidate assessment

Master behavioral, situational, and panel interview techniques

Use CARE and STAR methods to evaluate competencies effectively

Use CARE and STAR methods to evaluate competencies effectively

Requirements

There are no prerequisites for this course; it is suitable for beginners and experienced recruiters or managers aiming to enhance their hiring techniques.

Description

The “Competency-Based Interviews” course at Mike Pritula Academy is designed to equip recruiters and managers with the skills to effectively assess and select candidates using competency-based techniques.What You’ll Learn:• Understanding Competencies: Learn the history and development of competencies, distinguishing between hard and soft skills, and the advantages of using competency language in interviews.• Candidate Profiling: Develop Scorecards, profile candidates, research successful competencies based on top performers, and create competency profiles and assessment steps.• Interview Techniques: Master various interview methods, including behavioral, situational, panel, and stress interviews, and understand the structure and essential interviewer skills.• Assessment Methods: Utilize CARE and STAR techniques for detailed competency research, assess competencies using scales, analyze behavioral indicators, and explore other valid assessment tools.Course Program:1. Introduction to Competencies:• History and development of competencies.• Differentiating hard and soft skills.• Benefits of using competency language in interviews.2. Candidate Profiling for Interviews:• Basics of Scorecard development.• Competency profiling techniques.• Researching successful competencies from top performers.• Developing competency profiles and assessment steps.3. Conducting Competency-Based Interviews:• Behavioral, situational, panel, and stress interview techniques.• Structuring interviews effectively.• Essential skills for interviewers.4. Detailed Competency Research Techniques:• Implementing CARE and STAR techniques.• Conducting achievement-based interviews.• Note-taking strategies during interviews.• Detecting dishonesty in candidate responses.5. Assessing Competencies:• Using competency assessment scales.• Analyzing behavioral indicators.• Exploring additional assessment methods and their validity.• Utilizing role plays and assessment center exercises.6. Evaluating Motivation and Personality:• Assessing candidate motivation.• Negotiating salaries.• Evaluating personality profiles and available tests.• Collecting candidate references.• Making informed hiring decisions.Course Features:• Expert Instruction: Learn from Mike Pritula, a seasoned HR leader with over 20 years of experience.• Flexible Learning: Access six recorded lessons at your own pace, with one lesson released per week.• Practical Application: Complete homework assignments with personalized feedback to reinforce learning.• Interactive Community: Join a dedicated Telegram chat to discuss cases and share experiences with peers.• Certification: Receive a diploma upon successful completion of the course, enhancing your professional credentials.Who Should Enroll:• Recruiters: Professionals seeking to master accurate candidate assessment tools.• Hiring Managers: Individuals aiming to improve their interview techniques and selection processes.By mastering competency-based interviewing, you can enhance your hiring accuracy and contribute to your organization’s success.

Overview

Section 1: Mastering Competency Based Interview

Lecture 1 What are competencies. What is the difference between Hard and Soft skills

Lecture 2 How to profile a candidate for an interview

Lecture 3 How to conduct competence-based interviews, how to select test tasks

Lecture 4 CARE Technique and STAR Technique for Detailed Skills Research

Lecture 5 How to assess competences. Assessment tools and their validity

Lecture 6 How to assess motivation, personality profiles and collect recommendations

This course is ideal for recruiters, hiring managers, and HR professionals looking to enhance their interviewing and candidate assessment skills, as well as those new to competency-based recruitment practices.