Grow Your Talent Through Skills-Based Recruitment
04 December 2024
Grow Your Talent Through Skills-Based Recruitment
In the ever-changing recruitment landscape of the modern world, traditional hiring techniques are going on the back burner with the emergence of a more effective method for finding the right candidate for the right job:
Skills-Based Recruitment.
What is Skills-Based Recruitment?
Skills-Based Recruitment is a method of recruitment where the emphasis is focused on the specific skills of the candidate rather than a degree qualification or a set number of years of experience in a related role. This approach helps close the skills gap that has plagued companies the past few years.
What about Educational Qualifications?
While educational qualifications are still an important part of an individual’s profile, it doesn’t necessarily determine the current ability possessed by the candidate to excel in a position with a specific skill requirement. While these qualifications can add to the depth of a candidate’s profile, it is important to fully assess theoretical vs practical knowledge when it comes to filling a vacancy.
Advantages of Skill-Based Recruitment:
- Increased candidate competency & decreased on-boarding time
- Reduced bias in the hiring process
- Increased employee engagement and retention
- A widened and more relevant talent pool
- Decreased cost-per-hire and time-to-hire
The Main Steps Involved in Skills-Based Recruitment:
- Identify the key skills required for the role
- What 3-5 competencies are crucial for success?
- Create job profiles based on key skills
- Define how specific aptitudes will apply to the successful function of the role
- Evaluate the candidate’s skills
- Apply behavioral based interview techniques to assess both experience and knowledge levels
Are you looking for the Right Talent for your Organization?
Get in contact with us today for a discussion on our Skills-Based Recruitment approach and how we can find the right person for your open opportunity!