Skills-First Interviewing

It seems like everyone is talking about skills these days. The nature of the workplace has been redefined. The rapidly changing dynamics of global business coupled with the need for companies to hire more inclusively have highlighted the value of skills-first learning and hiring, as opposed to just focusing on degrees.

In this course, instructor Shweta Mogha shares practical, professional insights designed for HR leaders and hiring managers looking to start leveraging skills-first interviews. Explore the differences between skills and competencies, hard skills and soft skills, best practices for DEI, and how to successfully conduct skills-first interviews within your organization. Along the way, Shweta offers tips on how to utilize the STAR method —situation, tasks, actions, and results—to avoid common mistakes and improve overall hiring outcomes.