Hiring

Hiring

The hiring stage focuses on assessing candidates using clear and consistent methods. This helps ensure decisions are based on relevant evidence and that candidates are evaluated fairly.

The tools below support structured application review and interviews, helping employers compare candidates using the same criteria and identify where further assessment may be needed.

Review 
Applications

What This Tool Does

This tool helps you review applications using a structured scorecard based on the competencies required for the role. It supports consistent evaluation and helps identify where additional assessment is needed.

When to Use It

  • After receiving applications
  • Before selecting candidates for interviews
  • When comparing multiple candidates

What You’ll Do

  • Review applications against priority competencies
  • Assign a score based on available evidence
  • Identify strengths and gaps across candidates
  • Flag competencies that require further assessment

Run 
Structured Interviews

What This Tool Does

This tool helps you conduct structured, competency-based interviews using consistent questions and scoring criteria. It supports more reliable comparisons across candidates.



When to Use It

  • After shortlisting candidates
  • When conducting interviews for the same role


What You’ll Do

 

  • Select competencies to assess during the interview
  • Ask consistent, competency-based questions
  • Evaluate responses using a simple scoring approach
  • Record key evidence to support hiring decisions

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