Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Human Resources and Talent Acquisition Professionals
• HR Managers and Recruitment Officers
• Line Managers and Supervisors Involved in Hiring
• Organizational Development and Talent Management Specialists
• Anyone responsible for assessing and selecting candidates

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Understand the principles and benefits of competency-based recruitment
• Develop and apply competency models aligned with organizational needs
• Design competency-based job descriptions and selection criteria
• Conduct behavioral and structured interviews effectively
• Utilize assessment tools and methods to evaluate competencies objectively
• Make evidence-based hiring decisions that improve retention and performance

DAY 1

Introduction to Competency-Based Recruitment

• Welcome and Introduction
• Pre-Test
• Overview of Recruitment and Selection Challenges
• Traditional vs. Competency-Based Recruitment
• Defining Competencies and Behavioral Indicators
• Linking Competency Models to Organizational Goals
• Benefits of Competency-Based Hiring for Business Performance

DAY 2

Developing Competency Profiles and Job Descriptions

• Conducting Job Analysis for Competency Identification
• Developing Role-Specific Competency Profiles
• Writing Competency-Based Job Descriptions
• Defining Key Behavioral and Technical Competencies
• Establishing Proficiency Levels and Rating Scales
• Using Competencies in Advertising and Candidate Screening

DAY 3

Competency-Based Assessment and Interviewing Techniques

• Principles of Behavioral Interviewing (STAR Method)
• Designing Competency-Based Interview Questions
• Conducting Structured and Panel Interviews
• Evaluating Responses and Rating Behavioral Indicators
• Reducing Interview Bias and Ensuring Fairness
• Practical Exercise: Conducting a Competency-Based Interview

DAY 4

Assessment Tools and Selection Decision-Making

• Overview of Competency Assessment Tools (Tests, Simulations, Case Studies)
• Psychometric and Situational Judgment Assessments
• Scoring and Interpretation of Competency Evidence
• Integrating Multiple Assessment Data Points
• Making Objective and Defensible Hiring Decisions
• Legal, Ethical, and Diversity Considerations in Selection
• Case Study: Applying Competency Assessment in Recruitment

DAY 5

Implementation, Evaluation and Course Wrap-up

• Integrating Competency-Based Recruitment into HR Systems
• Training Managers and Interview Panels
• Monitoring and Evaluating Recruitment Effectiveness
• Using Competency Data for Onboarding and Development
• Post-Test
• Certificate Ceremony