Competency-Based Interviewing

This course adopts an interactive, participatory approach, whereby a small portion of the time is used to dispel common misconceptions related to conducting interviews, while the remaining time is dedicated to activities and exercises aimed at learning and mastering competency-based interviewing skills.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Analyzing the foundations and principles of competency-based interviews to evaluate their effectiveness compared to traditional interviewing methods in selection decisions
• Applying behavioral probing techniques to elicit objective evidence from candidates across different types of selection interviews
• Making evidence-based selection decisions through systematic interview preparation and analysis of results using appropriate evaluation tools

This course targets anyone involved in assessing candidates prior to hiring. It is particularly beneficial for those who conduct interviews for vacant positions within their organizations. The course is also ideal for human resources professionals, especially those working in recruitment, selection, and workforce planning.

• Sourcing and screening
• Conducting interviews
• Probing and documentation
• Decision-making and report writing