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Hiring the Right People with Competency-Based Interview

Hiring The Right People with Competency-based Interview is a one-day public workshop which aims to assist in selecting qualified, successful candidates. You will learn to practise competency based selection techniques that reinforce the importance of relating the interview to the specific job requirements

Objective

Upon completion of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Appreciate the principles and benefits of competency-based interviews
• Develop effective interview questions in alignment with job requirements and selection criteria
• Conduct a successful interview process , focusing on how to open, maintain, and close the interview
• Use effective Interviewing skills and techniques to plan, select and hire the right people for the organisation

Outline

Positioning of Competency Based Interviewing

• Traditional Interviews vs Competency Based Interviews
• What are competencies, competency framework and their benefits

Structuring Competency Based Interview

• Techniques and format of a competency based interview
• Applying the WASP interview structure
• Setting the stage for a competency based interview
• Using the competency based guide to conduct the interview

Behavioural Analysis, Questioning and Listening Skills for Acquiring Evidence

• Using the CARL Questioning Method
• Using effective listening skills
• Establishing behavioural competence
• Using job descriptions and person identification to draw out desired behaviours
• Documenting candidate’s behaviours and responses

Making the Selection Decision

• Checking the validity of the interview and its outcome
• Evaluating and rating evidence
• Using a Rating Scale
• Comparing candidates objectively
• Recommending the next stage in the selection process

Conducting a Competency Based Interview

• Role-plays: practising skills of interviewer, candidate and observer
• Practice sessions with participants/candidates and observer feedback

Review and Next Steps - Learning - Reflection - Application

Who should attend

The programme is suitable for managers, executives and new HR executives who have to conduct selection interviews.

Methodology

Testimonials

The tool is a good start for interview techniques! The workshop is refreshing and educational. The trainer is very good to share the knowledge.
Entrepot Marketing Pte Ltd

The workshop is with full score!
NCS Pte Ltd

The trainer is humble and insightful, good job! Mr Cidi.
Network for Electronic Transfers (Singapore) Pte Ltd

Profile of Cidi Wee

Learning & Performance Practitioner

Dr. Cidi Wee is a catalyst for transformative learning, known for blending theory with practical solutions that help organisations tackle challenges with clarity and agility. With over 28 years of experience, he is a trusted practitioner in addressing complex learning and performance needs.

Dr. Wee’s specialties include leadership and management, performance optimisation, cultural diversity, sales and marketing strategies, and personal productivity. He operates across local, regional, and global contexts, tailoring solutions that drive continuous development and measurable outcomes. His workshops feature interactive discussions, practical case studies, role-playing exercises, and self-assessment tools. This workshop style is not a one-off event. It’s intentionally woven into his broader training strategy, fostering continuity and meaningful impact for individuals and organisations alike.

Dr. Wee collaborates with government agencies, multinational corporations (MNCs), small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and non-profit organisations. His client portfolio includes the National University of Singapore, Ministry of Defence, Singapore Business Federation, Google Singapore, Hitachi Elevator, Marks & Spencer, AkzoNobel Asia, Mitsubishi Corporation, Toyota Tsusho, Motorola Asia, and Meiden Singapore, among others. He currently contributes to a national initiative designing Career Conversion Programmes (CCPs), aimed at building an agile workforce through professional reskilling and support for new hires in roles within SME.

Internationally, Dr. Wee has led projects in the South Pacific, ASEAN, and across Africa, supporting HR reforms, leadership development, and performance management. He has partnered with organisations such as Singapore Cooperation Enterprise, Civil Service College International, UNDP, JICA, and KOICA to promote cross-border capability building.

Motivated by a deep passion for informal learning as a means to stay relevant and employable, Dr. Wee has dedicated himself to researching and designing practical strategies that help adult learners reskill and upskill through informal learning. Building on these insights, he has developed a suite of actionable tools that support ongoing skills development, empowering individuals to continuously grow and adapt in a rapidly evolving work environment.

Some of his work has earned recognition from former Singapore President Dr. Tony Tan, the Singapore Civil Service College, and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development for advancing sustainable development and contributing meaningfully to HR practices.

Dr. Wee holds a Doctor of Business Administration from Teesside University (UK) and a Master of Science in Training from the University of Leicester (UK). He is ACTA-certified (IAL), a Certified Associate of the Institute of Human Resource Professionals, a Certified People Developer Consultant (PSB), and has been a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD, UK) for nearly three decades.