Competency-Based Interview: Structured Behavioral Questions
What you'll learn
- Understand the fundamentals and history of competency-based hiring
- Develop and apply competency profiles for accurate candidate assessment
- Master behavioral, situational, and panel interview techniques
- Use CARE and STAR methods to evaluate competencies effectively
- Implement structured interview techniques to ensure fair and consistent candidate evaluations.
- Develop custom competency models tailored to specific job roles and organizational needs.
- Apply behavioral interview strategies to identify high-potential candidates.
- Recognize and mitigate interviewer bias to improve hiring accuracy and diversity.
- Utilize competency-based scoring systems for objective candidate assessment.
- Conduct effective follow-up interviews to refine hiring decisions.
- Analyze candidate responses using scoring rubrics for data-driven decision-making.
- Enhance your ability to probe deeper into candidate experiences using advanced questioning techniques.
- Leverage technology and AI tools to streamline competency-based interviews.
- Train hiring managers and recruiters in best practices for competency-based interviewing.
- Incorporate competency-based assessments into the overall talent acquisition strategy.
- Use competency-based interview results for onboarding and employee development planning.
- Apply real-world case studies to understand how top companies implement competency-based hiring.
- Build a talent pipeline using competency frameworks to align recruitment with long-term business goals.
- Improve hiring efficiency and retention rates by selecting candidates with the right competencies.
Requirements
- There are no prerequisites for this course; it is suitable for beginners and experienced recruiters or managers aiming to enhance their hiring techniques.
Description
Mastering Competency-Based Behavioral Interviews
Course Description:
Hiring the right talent is one of the most critical aspects of building a high-performing organization. Competency-based behavioral interviews help hiring managers, recruiters, and HR professionals assess candidates effectively by focusing on past experiences and demonstrated skills. This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge, techniques, and tools needed to conduct structured, competency-based interviews that lead to better hiring decisions.
Through practical case studies, real-world examples, and interview simulations, you’ll learn how to identify key competencies, structure behavioral interview questions, and evaluate candidate responses using a scoring system. Whether you are an HR professional, hiring manager, or recruiter, this course will enhance your interviewing skills and ensure you select the best-fit candidates for your organization.
What You’ll Learn:
The Fundamentals of Competency-Based Interviews – Understand the principles behind behavioral interviewing and how it improves hiring accuracy.
Developing a Competency Model – Learn how to define core competencies for different job roles and integrate them into the hiring process.
Crafting Effective Behavioral Interview Questions – Master the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) method and other structured interview techniques.
Evaluating Candidates Objectively – Implement competency-based scoring rubrics and minimize bias in the selection process.
Avoiding Common Interviewing Mistakes – Identify biases, pitfalls, and ineffective questioning methods that can lead to poor hiring decisions.
Improving Hiring Decisions with Data – Leverage competency frameworks, assessment grids, and interview scorecards for better decision-making.
Course Program:
1. Introduction to Competency-Based Interviews
• The role of behavioral and competency-based interviews in modern recruitment
• Why past behavior predicts future performance
• Difference between structured and unstructured interviews
2. Developing a Competency Model for Hiring
• Understanding competency frameworks
• Identifying technical vs. soft skills competencies
• Customizing competency models for different roles
3. Crafting Effective Behavioral Interview Questions
• Writing open-ended, behavioral interview questions
• Using the STAR method to structure candidate responses
• Common mistakes in formulating competency-based questions
4. The Interview Process: Structuring & Conducting Effective Interviews
• Best practices for planning and structuring interviews
• Conducting panel interviews using a competency-based approach
• Ensuring fairness and consistency in the hiring process
5. Competency-Based Candidate Evaluation & Decision-Making
• Designing scoring matrices for competency assessments
• Using interview scorecards for structured decision-making
• Avoiding unconscious bias in candidate evaluations
6. Improving Hiring Success with Competency-Based Interviewing
• Case studies of companies using competency-based selection
• Implementing behavioral interview training in your company
• Measuring the impact of structured hiring on talent acquisition
Who Should Take This Course?
HR professionals & recruiters looking to refine their interview process and hire high-quality candidates.
Hiring managers seeking structured, data-driven methods to evaluate candidates more effectively.
Talent acquisition specialists aiming to implement competency-based hiring frameworks.
Business leaders & team leads involved in the selection of key employees.
Why Enroll in This Course?
Learn from Industry Experts – Gain insights from experienced HR leaders and recruiters.
Practical & Actionable Knowledge – Real-life examples, downloadable templates, and interview scripts.
Step-by-Step Training – From question design to evaluation scoring, master every aspect of behavioral interviews.
Certificate of Completion – Validate your expertise in competency-based hiring.
Improve your hiring accuracy and reduce turnover by mastering behavioral, competency-based interviewing!
Enroll now and start conducting structured, effective interviews today!
Who this course is for:
- This course is ideal for recruiters, hiring managers, and HR professionals looking to enhance their interviewing and candidate assessment skills, as well as those new to competency-based recruitment practices.
Instructor
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Meet Mike Pritula: #1 Udemy HR Instructor, Investor and Mike Pritula Academy founder
★ Built HR for Wargaming | Preply | iDeals | PeopleForce and more
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★ Founded the World's first and biggest HR online Academy with 135 online courses in 5 languages and 175 countries
★ Worked with Randford, Deloitte, EY, HAY group, Korn-Ferry and other consultants on numerous HR projects
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Why Should You Learn From Me?
I am not just an instructor; I’m a proven leader who has transformed HR and operational strategies across industries. Over the past 20 years, I’ve guided more than 60,000 HR professionals worldwide to excel in their careers. Here’s what sets me apart:
• Founder of Mike Pritula Academy: A leading online HR academy offering 135+ courses and home to one of the largest HR communities with over 200,000 members.
• Creator of the most comprehensive HR Audit Checklist and the HR Competency Model used by professionals globally.
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• Recognized as one of the Top 10 HR Leaders in CIS.
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• First to launch HRCI Certification Prep Courses in over 10 countries, bringing global certifications to a wider audience.
• Designed and led 50+ high-impact HR projects across diverse industries.
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• Building four high-performing HR teams from scratch to drive organizational success.
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