Pre-Hiring
Pre-Hiring
Pre-hiring is the foundation of an effective hiring process. This stage focuses on defining what success looks like in a role and translating that into clear, consistent expectations.
The tools below guide you through this process step by step. You can complete them interactively online or download templates to use offline.
Choose the Right Competencies
What This Tool Does
This tool helps you identify the key competencies required for success in a role. It provides a structured way to define what strong performance looks like and how each competency should be assessed.
When to Use It
This tool helps you identify the key competencies required for success in a role. It provides a structured way to define what strong performance looks like and how each competency should be assessed.
When to Use It
- When creating a new role
- When updating an existing job description
- Before reviewing applications
- Select the competencies that matter most for the role
- Define what effective performance looks like
Build the Job Description
What This Tool Does
This tool helps you create a clear and structured job description based on the competencies required for the role. It ensures alignment between role expectations and how candidates will be assessed.
When to Use It
What You’ll Do
This tool helps you create a clear and structured job description based on the competencies required for the role. It ensures alignment between role expectations and how candidates will be assessed.
When to Use It
- After identifying priority competencies
- When creating or revising a job posting
What You’ll Do
- Write a clear summary of the role
- Define key responsibilities based on actual work
- Include priority competencies
- Describe what effective performance looks like
- Use inclusive and flexible experience requirements