Competency_Based_Questions.docx(1) HR400 Competency-Based Questions Department of Bus

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Competency_Based_Questions.docx(1) HR400 Competency-Based Questions Department of Business, Purdue University Global HR400 Employment and Staffing Professor/Dr. Competency-Based Questions When... hiring a new employee how do you make sure you hired the right one? The truth is theres no way to know for sure if the candidate is perfect for the job at the time of the interview. As they could look great on paper and possess all the necessary technical skill but lack in other skills needs for the job. One way to help ensure that the candidate is a better fit than others is to ask competency-based questions. Competency-based question focus on the candidate skills, traits, characteristics, and quality in relation to the job requirements to see if they aline with one another (Arthur, 2012). In an article by Lee Katz they demonstrated the importance of competency-based questions; noting that on paper the candidates were technically yet lack soft skills needed for the job (2015). These skills are just as important as technically skills can be taught yet behavior and emotions cannot. According to the Forbes Coaches Council its best to have standardization for scoring candidates on the answers to the competency-based questions, this ensure consistency. However, before the interview begins there should be a list of the skills desired that line up with the positions or companys goals. Below are some examples of competency-based questions for night shift supervisor at Home Improvement Center. The five stages of the comp. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [Show More]

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