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Program Overview

The Certificate Program in Competency-based Recruitment is a comprehensive 3-month course designed to equip HR professionals, talent acquisition specialists, and hiring managers with the skills and knowledge to effectively implement competency-based recruitment strategies. Through a blend of theoretical concepts, scenario-based exercises, and real-world case studies, participants will learn how to identify, assess, and select the right candidates based on their competencies.

Who should Attend?

HR Professionals, Talent Acquisition Specialists, Hiring Managers, and individuals interested in enhancing their recruitment strategies using competency-based approaches.

Key Takeaways

  • Gain expertise in implementing competency-based recruitment practices.
  • Develop effective competency frameworks and assessment tools.
  • Learn fair and unbiased competency assessment techniques.
  • Network with peers and industry experts for knowledge sharing.
  • Receive a recognized certificate to enhance career opportunities.

Program Content

Module 1 : Introduction to Competency-based Recruitment (Week 1-2)

  • Understanding Competencies: Definition and Types
  • Benefits of Competency-based Recruitment
  • Aligning Recruitment with Organizational Strategy
  • Developing a Competency Framework
  • Real-world Case Study: Successful Implementation of Competency-based Recruitment at Company X

  • Identifying Core and Functional Competencies
  • Conducting Job Analysis and Competency Mapping
  • Behavioral Indicators and Performance Criteria
  • Competency-Based Interviewing Techniques
  • Scenario-based Exercise: Designing Competency-based Interview Questions

  • Designing Situational Judgment Tests (SJTs)
  • Creating Competency-based Assessment Centres
  • Role of Psychometric Assessments in Competency Assessment
  • Technology in Competency-based Recruitment: AI and Machine Learning
  • Group Activity: Developing a Customized Competency Assessment Process

  • STAR Technique: Situation, Task, Action, Result
  • Competency-based Evaluation Rubrics
  • Interviewer Training and Calibration
  • Fairness and Diversity in Competency Assessment
  • Guest Speaker Session: Insights from a Leading HR Professional

  • Writing Competency-based Job Descriptions and Advertisements
  • Building Competency Frameworks for Career Progression
  • Enhancing Employer Branding through Competency Focus
  • Tracking and Measuring Recruitment Success Metrics
  • Case Study Analysis: Transforming Recruitment at Organization Y through Competencies

  • Ensuring Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination
  • Data Privacy and Confidentiality in Competency Assessment
  • Ethical Dilemmas in Competency-based Recruitment

Developing an Ethical Competency-based Recruitment Strategy

Learning Experience

  • Weekend Sessions: Convenient for working professionals (Saturday and Sunday).
  • Expert Instructors: HR practitioners and specialists with competency-based recruitment experience.
  • Real-world Case Studies: Analyze successful implementation and challenges.
  • Practical Exercises: Create competency frameworks, interview questions, and assessment tools.
  • Networking Opportunities: Collaborate with peers from diverse industries.
  • Guest Speaker Session: Insights from HR leader(s) on trends and best practices.
  • Final Group Project: Apply learning to design an ethical recruitment strategy.

Projects and Assignments

  • Weekly Assignments: Apply concepts to real-world scenarios.
  • Group Project: Design a competency-based recruitment strategy.
  • Final Presentation: Present the developed strategy and ethical considerations.
  • Certificate Award: Upon successful completion of the program.

Our Faculty

Dr. Manoj Ghadge
PhD, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai, MPhil., Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai, P.G. Diploma, Indian Merchants’ Chamber (IMC), Mumbai, M.Sc., A. G. College – Pune, University of Pune
Functional Area - OB & HRM
Area Chair – Human Resources
Manoj Ghadge is an alumnus of Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS, Mumbai) with a PhD degree in organization and management studies. He is an achievement oriented professional, a passionate educator, and a qualitative researcher with over two decades of experience in industry, academics and consulting.
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Manoj Ghadge is an alumnus of Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS, Mumbai) with a PhD degree in organization and management studies. He is an achievement oriented professional, a passionate educator, and a qualitative researcher with over two decades of experience in industry, academics and consulting. He has worked for over 15 years in managerial capacity with knowledge-intensive firms those engaged in pharmaceuticals and life-sciences sector; worked with Indian and Overseas multinationals viz. Reliance, Wockhardt, Searle (I), and Merck Group (KGaA-Darmstadt, Germany). He is a certified psychological assessor and has a DiSC trainer international certification. He designs & delivers customized training programs for behavioral development and consults to transform organizations into effective ones through development and implementation of talent strategies, organization design, leadership development, and change management initiatives.

He has over two decades’ industry experience, out of which, 15 years is in managerial capacity with Indian and Overseas Multinationals viz. Reliance Industries, Wockhardt, Searle (I), and Merck (KGaA-Darmstadt, Germany).

He has taught OB and HRM Specialization courses at prestigious B-Schools viz. T. A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), Manipal, Bengaluru; TISS, Mumbai; International School of Business & Media (ISB&M), Pune

As a Behavioral Trainer and Performance Facilitator in conducting of customized training programs those intended for effective performance outcomes. Key themes include *Providing Performance Feedback *Developing First-Time Managers *Effective Team Performance *Developing Habits and Self Awareness. Conducted customized training programs for HPCL, India Post, Indofil, and change initiatives at Vedanta. He consults in job re-design and organizational structure, culture building and employee engagement, psychometric analysis and competency assessment, calibration sessions and identification of HiPos.

He has published several research papers in the field of Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources and has won several Performance Awards for Organizational Development and Change initiatives and attended many HR conferences.

Certificate

Upon successful completion of the program, you will earn a certificate of completion from the International School of Business & Media.

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