Human Resource > Behavioral and Competency-Based Interviewing Skills for Future-Ready Talent!

Behavioral and Competency-Based Interviewing Skills for Future-Ready Talent!

Course Objectives

By the end of this 2-days workshop, participants will be:

shifting from traditional role-based to dynamic competency-based hiring
designing job profiles and interviewing questions using T-shape skill framework and competency matrix
conducting powerful, structured interviews using behavioral-competency-based techniques
identifying future-ready talent who can grow with the organization’s vision and pace

Target Audience

Hiring Managers & Line Leaders Talent Acquisition Partners Project Heads, Team Leads & Department Managers involved in recruitment decisions.

Methodology

is led by an experienced and robust HR strategist with deep expertise in holistic employee journey
combines psychological interviewing techniques with practical workforce analytics
uses plug-and-play tools and templates for immediate post-training implementation

Course Modules

Day 1: Rethink Hiring With Future-Ready Mentality

Session 1 –Rethink Hiring — The Future-Ready Talent Landscape

The Shift from Role to Competency

Why T-Shaped Talent Wins
Industry Case Study: Role vs Competency Hiring

Activity: Future-Ready Role Gap Identifier

Session 2 – Designing a Dynamic Job Profile

Crafting Roles Around Skills & Outcomes

Role vs Success Profile Mapping
Identifying Core, Adjacent & Growth Competencies

Activities: Rewrite Your Job Description Exercise, Job Profile Canvas

Session 3: Understanding the T-Shaped Skill Profile

Vertical Expertise vs Horizontal Collaboration
Visualizing the T in Your Team
Avoiding Over-Specialization in Hiring

Activity: T-Skill Team Mapping Board using T Skill Profle Generator

Session 4: Competency Matrix Mastery

Build Your Own Matrix (Hard & Soft Competencies)
Role-to-Skill Mapping Techniques
Defining Proficiency Levels Clearly

Activity: Construct a Live Competency Matrix (Template & Guide)

Day 2: Hire For Potential. Not Just The Position

Session 5–What Does Great Look Like?

Success Profile vs Average Performer Profile
Culture Add vs Culture Fit
High-Potential Indicators for Future Leaders

Activities: Success Profile Battle Cards & Hi-Po Traits Checklist

Session 6 – Behavioral-Based Interviewing Techniques

The STAR, BISA, and SOARA Models
Probing for Clarity and Truth
Active Listening and Body Language Traps
Activity: Roleplay – “Crack the Interview” using STAR Questions Bank

Session 7: Structuring the Interview for Insight

From Ice-Breakers to Insightful Closers
Competency Questions + Scorecards
Managing Panel Interviews with Confidence

Activity: Interview Simulation & Feedback wt. Scorecard & Rating

Session 8: Decision-Making & Post-Interview Evaluation

Eliminating Bias in Assessment
Using the Data: From Notes to Decisions
Aligning Talent Fit with Future Strategy

Activity: Post-Interview Consensus Meeting with Candidate Fit Matrix

Get To Know The Trainer

Trainer Shawn Wong

Mathy holds a Masters in Human Resource Development (majoring in Training & Development) from University Putra Malaysia. She brings with her more than 18 years of working experience in training and consultancy. Mathy is an experienced facilitator with over 18 years in-house corporate experience around Asia. She is passionate about learning and development and has been working in this space for ten years focusing on Change, Culture and People.

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