Using Job Descriptions and Competencies for Hiring and Career Growth - with McKenzie Hunter

In this episode, Dan van der Werf interviews McKenzie Hunter about using job descriptions and competencies for hiring and career growth.

The key takeaway from this episode:

• When developing job ads from job descriptions it’s important to call out the 'need to have' rather than the 'nice to have'. Many qualified people won’t apply if they don’t hit all the requirements listed.
• When hiring using competencies, it's critical to use a structured interview. Ask candidates questions that are directly linked to the competencies required for the job, and ask the same questions in the same order to reduce bias as much as possible.
• Career paths are less of a ladder and more of a jungle gym. The real crux of an effective career pathing program is having tailored development plans for each employee.