BEHAVIORAL BASED INTERVIEWING

Behavioral Interviewing: A process for gathering specific information about a candidate’s past experiences and behaviors in such a way that they act as predictors of that candidate’s future behaviors. The challenge with behavioral interviewing is candidates, with proper preparation can predict and identify the types of answers the interviewer looks to hear. Prior to a Google search, innovative candidates could even bluff their way through the interview with little verification of their statements. Today, bluffing is much more difficult to achieve, but nonetheless, behavioral interviewing still does not get the candidate to definitively prove skill and ability proficiency.

COMPETENCY-BASED INTERVIEWING

Competency-Based Interviewing: A process for gathering evidence of the knowledge and skills that make up the desired competencies of a particular job. Competency-based interviewing can include tests, simulations, Socratic techniques, role-plays, hypotheticals, and activities. This process enables the best likelihood for interviewers to observe skills and abilities in action, as well as explore attitudes and beliefs that might affect cultural fit.

Ultimately, we blend both techniques.