Candidate Preparation
Candidate Preparation
Candidate preparation supports a clear and consistent hiring process. This stage focuses on helping candidates understand what to expect and how they will be assessed.
Providing this information upfront helps reduce uncertainty, supports more complete responses, and contributes to a fairer and more transparent process.
The tool below can be shared directly with candidates before interviews or assessments.
Use a Candidate Prep Sheet
What This Tool Does
This tool provides a simple guide that helps candidates prepare for a competency-based hiring process. It explains how candidates will be assessed and supports them in thinking about how to describe their experience.
When to Use It
- Before interviews
- Before job simulations or assessments
- When introducing a structured hiring process
What You’ll Do
- Share the preparation sheet with candidates in advance
- Provide clear expectations about the interview or assessment process
- Encourage candidates to reflect on their experience and how they approach tasks
- Ensure all candidates receive the same information
Download the preparation sheet to use and share with candidates.