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Skills-Based Interviewing
Skills-based interviewing focuses on assessing the actual capabilities candidates need to succeed in a role. It moves beyond vague impressions and digs into demonstrable skills, behaviours, and problem-solving ability. But without structure, even skills-based interviews can become inconsistent and biased. The answer? Well-designed templates that standardise the process, ensure fairness, and make evaluations evidence-driven. Why…
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Skills-Based vs. Competency-Based Assessment
Understanding the distinction between skills-based and competency-based hiring is essential. Though they sound alike, they differ in focus and method. This article will provide clarity on skills-based vs competency-based assessment. Skills-Based Hiring This prioritises the specific abilities and knowledge directly relevant to a role—what a person can do. Evaluations are practical and performance-driven, such as…
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Why Embrace Skills-Based Hiring Model
Adopting a skills-based hiring model delivers measurable business value. Research and early adopter results show improvements across talent acquisition, performance, and workforce agility. 1. Larger Talent Pool and Faster Hiring Skills-based criteria widen the pool of qualified candidates by removing rigid requirements like “5+ years in the same role.” LinkedIn data shows a 6.1× global…
