We live in a time when the traditional CV is losing its shine, and organizations are increasingly focusing on a different approach to recruitment: based on competencies and talents rather than degrees and experience.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n
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We\u2019ve mentioned before that diversity and inclusion are incredibly important. Let\u2019s dive a little deeper. Diversity and inclusion aren\u2019t just important\u2014they should be the standard in every recruitment process.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Imagine a world where we are no longer bound to the \u201cideal candidate\u201d on paper. A world where talent is not judged by a degree, the number of years of experience on a CV, or the name of a college or university. So what do we judge on? On unique competencies, perspectives, and the background someone brings with them.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The idea of the \u201cideal candidate\u201d is an illusion. There, we said it. <\/span>This illusion hinders diversity and inclusion within organizations. Companies that cling to this notion unconsciously exclude people\u2014people who could have become colleagues. Individuals who may not fit the traditional mold, but possess the potential and skills to make a valuable contribution to your organization.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Diversity goes beyond simply having different skin colors or genders in your workforce. It\u2019s about embracing backgrounds, experiences, cultures, perspectives, sexual orientations, and ways of thinking. By hiring a diverse group of people, you foster creativity, innovation, and problem-solving abilities.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Inclusion is the next crucial step. Simply bringing in people from diverse backgrounds isn\u2019t enough. The key is to create support for diversity\u2014ensuring that everyone feels fully accepted and valued within your organization. An inclusive culture fosters a positive work environment, creating a sense of belonging, respect, and equality.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Let\u2019s start by acknowledging that, in theory, it all sounds simple. However, bringing about change in your recruitment process\u2014and within your organization\u2014is no small task. It requires change management: a conscious effort from all levels of the organization, from top management to colleagues on the work floor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n But where do you start? Let\u2019s begin by discarding traditional ideas and notions of the \u201cideal candidate.\u201d Shift to competency-based recruitment. Instead of focusing on past achievements, competency-based recruitment focuses on\u2014exactly!\u2014competencies and qualities. This combination should align with the missing skills or competencies within your organization or team.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n By recruiting based on competencies, we suddenly open up a talent pool. Let\u2019s illustrate this with an example:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pharmacy X had been searching for new pharmacy assistants for some time. They turned out to be scarce\u2014a niche market, you could say. Traditional recruitment based on CVs yielded hardly any responses. The applications that did come in often turned out to be mismatches, despite the required experience. That\u2019s why the pharmacy decided to take a different approach.\n\nWhat skills are needed as a pharmacy assistant? Being precise and accurate; taking responsibility; having well-developed senses (to measure correct amounts, but also to recognize colors and potential hazards). These competencies are relevant in many professions\u2014for example, a baker or an optician. Suddenly, the pool of potential candidates became much larger! Competency-based recruitment led to the right candidate\u2014someone who did not meet the former strict requirements of the original vacancy and would never have applied without this approach.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n <\/p>\n In short, the illusion of the \u201cideal candidate\u201d is a barrier for any employer. Switching to competency-based recruitment provides new insights. Do you want to start recruiting based on competencies? Or are you looking to promote inclusion within your organization? At Recrout<\/a>, we\u2019re happy to help. Feel free to schedule a no-obligation appointment or try our software completely free<\/a>!<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" We live in a time when the traditional CV is losing its shine, and organizations are increasingly focusing on a different approach to recruitment: based on competencies and talents rather than degrees and experience.\u00a0<\/p>","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":7976,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,93,21,169,79],"tags":[125,117,75,171],"class_list":["post-7826","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-algemeen","category-competenties","category-featured","category-skills-based-hiring","category-unbiased-hiring","tag-ats","tag-competentie-gedreven-recruitment","tag-diversiteit","tag-skills-based-hiring"],"blocksy_meta":[],"yoast_head":"\nWhat is diversity?<\/b><\/h3>\n
Next stop: inclusion<\/b><\/h3>\n
Away with the \u201cideal candidate\u201d<\/b><\/h3>\n