Competency-Based Interviewing Skills (CBI) Workshop

Competency-Based Interviewing Skills (CBI) Workshop

The Competency-Based Interviewing Skills Workshop equips HR professionals, line managers, and departmental heads with the tools to effectively recruit and select candidates based on critical competencies aligned with organizational needs. This training emphasizes practical techniques to identify, assess, and confirm a candidate's skills, behaviors, and suitability for specific roles.

Course Objectives

By the end of the workshop, participants will:

• Understand the importance and benefits of competency-based interviews.
• Differentiate between competency-based and traditional interview techniques.
• Master the steps involved in planning and conducting competency-based interviews.
• Identify and evaluate key competencies required for job roles.
• Learn to develop and ask targeted competency-based questions.
• Analyze resumes and social media profiles for competency alignment.
• Use structured evaluation tools to assess and validate candidates' responses.

Key Topics Covered

• Introduction to Competency-Based Interviewing: Understanding the concept and its relevance.
• Assessing and Identifying Competencies: Creating a competency framework for job roles.
• Planning and Conducting Interviews: Structuring interviews for effective assessment.
• Competency vs. General Interviewing: Gauging skills with specific and generic questions.
• Building Competency-Based Questions: Framing questions tailored to job profiles.
• Using Assessment Tools: Methods for verifying candidates’ knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Evaluating Responses: Analyzing and aligning competencies with business needs.
• Scorecards and Feedback: Using evaluation tools to ensure unbiased selection.

Learning Outcomes

Participants will gain the skills to:

• Conduct competency-based interviews confidently and effectively.
• Recruit candidates whose competencies align with job requirements and organizational goals.
• Implement structured and systematic evaluation processes to enhance hiring decisions.

Who Should Attend?

• HR Managers
• Line Managers
• Department Heads
• Any staff involved in recruitment and selection processes

Join us to enhance your recruitment strategies and build stronger, more competent teams for your organization!