As more businesses reconsider college degrees as a requirement for many entry-level roles, hiring managers and senior leaders face the challenge of finding new ways to interview and assess job candidates who lack this traditional prerequisite. While a college degree does not guarantee that an applicant possesses all the necessary skills for a role, it does indicate a level of critical thinking and commitment that can be more difficult to verify without a diploma.
Here, members of Forbes Coaches Council discuss how and where to find provable evidence of competence, performance and dedication as more leaders come to appreciate the full spectrum of each candidate’s experience, background and potential to grow within their team.
3. Lean On Current Best Practices
Senior leaders and hiring managers can lean on the best practices they are already using: behavioral interviews, situational interviews, skills assessments and other tools. Asking about when candidates have done something similar to what they will be doing shows their capabilities and capacity to learn. Situational interviews show how they would respond and their judgment style. Assessments show skill levels. – Kristy Busija, Next Conversation Consulting