Skills-First Interviewing

Take a deep dive into the benefits and best practices of skills-first interviewing, in this approachable course designed specifically for HR leaders and hiring managers.

Introduction

• Skills-first: The emerging way of interviewing

1. Introduction: A New World of Skills-First Organizations

• Rapidly changing business dynamics
• The value of a skills-first organization

2. Understanding Skills and Competencies

• Understanding hard skills
• Understanding soft skills
• Understanding competencies

3. Traditional vs. Skill- or Competency-First Interviews

• Traditional interview process
• Defining a skills-first interview
• Preparing for a skills-first interview

4. Using the STAR Method

• Leveraging the STAR method
• Asking follow-up questions
• Scenario: Using the STAR method in an interview

5. Red Flags and Common Mistakes during Skills-First Interviews

• Identifying red flags
• Avoiding common mistakes

Conclusion

• What's next: Skills-first organizations