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At the end of this course, the participants should be able to:

  • Explain the concept of competency-based interviews (CBI) and how they differ from traditional interviews.
  • Describe the importance and benefits of using competency-based interviews in recruitment.
  • Prepare effective questions for competency-based interviews.
  • Develop candidate evaluation models for various organizational levels to be used in competency-based interviews.
  • Link candidate evaluation models to the organization’s trends, mission, and values.
  • Align candidate evaluation models with organizational, technical, and leadership competencies.
  • Prepare competency indicators and link them to interview questions.
  • Focus on the subconscious of candidates in evaluating behavioral competencies and the conscious mind in technical competencies.
  • Conduct competency-based recruitment interviews effectively.

Definition of Competency-Based Interviews (CBI)

  • The concept of competency-based interviews (CBI).
  • The difference between traditional interviews and competency-based interviews.

Importance and Benefits of Competency-Based Interviews

  • The role of competency-based interviews in improving the accuracy of candidate selection.
  • Benefits of competency-based interviews.
  • Aligning appointments with organizational competencies.

Preparing Questions for Competency-Based Interviews

  • Preparing effective questions to assess behaviors, skills, and experiences.
  • Using the STAR method to evaluate candidates' responses.

Developing Candidate Evaluation Models

  • Designing evaluation models suitable for various organizational levels.
  • Customizing models based on roles and required competencies.

Linking Evaluation Models to Organizational Trends

  • Aligning evaluations with the organization's mission, values, and strategic goals.
  • Connecting evaluation models to organizational competencies.

Including Organizational Competencies (Behavioral, Technical, and Leadership) in Models

  • Developing standardized evaluation criteria according to defined competencies.
  • Preparing competency indicators and linking them to interview questions.
  • Identifying behavioral and technical competency indicators and linking them to appropriate questions.
  • Using indicators to assess how well the candidate matches the requirements.

In-depth Evaluation of the Conscious and Subconscious Mind

  • Evaluating behavioral competencies through the candidate’s subconscious mind.
  • Accurately evaluating technical competencies through the conscious mind.

Conducting CBI Interviews Effectively

  • Effective listening and analysis skills during the interview.
  • Managing time during the interview to achieve the desired goals.

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2025 Training Schedule

Training course language: Arabic

Training course venue: Dammam

Training course end date: 29 April، 2025

Training course start date: 27 April، 2025

Training course language: English

Training course venue: Riyadh

Training course end date: 7 October، 2025

Training course start date: 5 October، 2025

Training course fee : SAR 5900

Smart Recruitment: Competency-Based Interviewing Skills

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