Training Duration: 3 Days / 18 Hrs
Introduction to the Training:
Competency-Based Recruitment is more than a hiring methodology—it’s a strategic shift in how organizations attract and select the right talent.
This approach emphasizes identifying behaviors and core competencies aligned with job roles, enabling more predictive and informed hiring decisions.
Through this training, participants will explore how to build competency frameworks, conduct behavioral interviews, and implement structured evaluation processes that reduce bias and improve selection quality.
Whether you are a seasoned recruiter or just entering the HR field, this program will elevate your ability to recruit high-performing candidates who truly fit the role and culture.
• Training Outlines:
– Recruitment Strategies and Methods
– Resources for Recruitment
– Recruiting from the Applicant’s Point of View
– Screening Candidates and Shortlisting
– What is a Competency?
– Why Use Competencies for Recruitment and Selection?
– Theoretical Background of Competency-Based Recruitment and Selection
– Types of Interviews
– Behavioral Interviewing Skills
– Evaluating Candidates
• Training Objectives:
– Understand the concept and strategic value of competency-based recruitment
– Identify and define key competencies across various roles
– Develop competency frameworks and behavioral indicators
– Create effective, competency-based job descriptions and person specifications
– Design and apply competency-based assessment tools and methods
– Conduct structured, behavioral interviews using proven techniques
– Evaluate candidates fairly and consistently using competency criteria
– Reduce bias and promote diversity through structured selection practices
– Make evidence-based hiring decisions aligned with organizational needs
– Implement effective onboarding strategies for competency-aligned hires
– Monitor and improve the ongoing effectiveness of the recruitment process
• Who Should Attend:
– HR professionals and talent acquisition specialists
– Recruitment officers and hiring managers
– Line managers involved in the interview and selection process
– Organizational development and HR planning professionals
– Consultants supporting recruitment and workforce planning initiatives
• Why Attend:
– To modernize your recruitment strategy with a competency-based approach
– To improve accuracy in selecting candidates who will succeed and stay
– To apply structured, fair, and legally sound recruitment methods
– To build consistency across hiring teams and enhance employer branding
– To ensure new hires align with both job requirements and organizational culture
