HR Glossary

What is Competency-Based Interview?

An interview method that evaluates candidates through targeted questions designed to assess specific skills, behaviors, and competencies required for the role.

Why it matters in hiring

Competency-Based Interview comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.

Related terms starting with C

• Compensation Structure
• Competency Development
• Competency Framework
• Competency Mapping
• Compliance Training
• Contingency Recruiting
• Continuing Education
• Continuous Feedback

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