Certification Prep: SHRM-CP
with Joanne Simon-Walters
Competency Assessment Options
Self-assessment: an evaluation of the skills the employee needs to develop from the employee’s
perspective against a list of skills needed for positions the employee desires to fill in the future
Manager assessment: an evaluation of the skills the employee needs to be successful in their current job
or future roles
Competency-based interview: interview where questions are designed to measure candidate’s ability
against specific qualities
Skills gap analysis: used to identify gaps between employee skills and current or future competencies
needed to be successful
360-degree assessment: rating of employee’s skills from subordinates, peers, superiors,
and clients
180-degree assessment: rating of employee’s skills from peers and superiors
Assessment center: interview that uses simulated exercises and role plays to provide a holistic measure of
a candidate’s competencies against a particular role
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