FACULTAD DE CIENCIAS SOCIALESESCUELA DE IDIOMASDEPARTAMENTO DE INGLÉS

TEACHING PRACTICE I

SANTOS ANTONIO CRUZ MEJÍA

WRITING COMPETENCIES HOW TO WRITE COMPETENCIES

How to write competencies.

1. Identify which positions in the organization you want to develop the competency profile for. Establish how the competency profile is going to be used. You may want to start with positions that are critical to the organization’s mission before making profiles for the lesser occupations.

2. Develop a competency model based on the objectives and the goals of the organization. The model will determine specific competencies that are characteristic of good performance and success in the organization and will enable the organization to assess employees in a scientific manner.

3. Do a competency assessment based on the competencies of an employee. When doing a competency assessment, use measures such as interviews, job knowledge tests, cognitive ability tests, social skills and diagnostic and promotion tests. You can use the assessment to enhance candidate diversity and to increase productivity.

4. Collect all the data and do an analysis. The data collection and analysis procedure is important as it will assist management in recruiting employees who have the competencies that the organization requires.

5. Carry out a gap analysis by way of brainstorming sessions with different employees in the organization. The aim of gap analysis is to find out ways of improving effectiveness either by having intense training in a particular field or by employing fresh talent in the organization. For example, if communication is weak, the organization can train employees on communication skills. 6. Evaluate if the competency profiles of the employees are effective. You can do this by having discussions with managers around this issue, assessing impact on performance and considering both present and future factors that affect the organization.

Examples of Technical Competencies

Computer programmers must meet certain technical requirements.

Most jobs require the employee to be able to meet a set of technical competencies. A technical competency is a particular skill specifically related to the job. For example, both financial and programming positions will have technical competencies. In some cases, you will need to meet the technical competencies to get the job by demonstrating your ability during a test or by showing competence through prior work experience.

Equipment or Program Knowledge

Many positions require knowledge of how to operate certain equipment. For example, a construction position may require knowledge of how to operate a backhoe or an armed security guard will be required to be knowledgeable about firearms. Other positions require knowledge of certain programs. For example, most office positions require knowledge of Microsoft Office; web developers may need to be competent in html programming.

Data ManagementData management is an example of a technical competency required for administrative personnel, programmers and database managers. Some specific competencies may include knowledge of the specific database software used by the company, the ability to maintain and update a database and the ability to extract and analyze data may be required.

Policy and PlanningMany positions may also require competency in planning and policy-making. For example, human resources personnel may be required to plan training programs or develop positions within the company. Information technology professionals may need to demonstrate knowledge of implementing IT plans to align with the companies' goals or analyze the costs associated with a new project.

Job Competency Examples

Job competency skills are specific skills that an individual has that apply to a specific job in question. The competency skill set covers professional skills that help the candidate complete the job in a high-quality and professional manner, but also personal skills that allow the candidate to be flexible in working with others and working independently.

Employment Specific SkillsThese skills are usually assessed during the interview phase of employment, so the employer makes sure that the chosen candidate has the right set of employment competency skills. Examples of these skills include working effectively with new methods and technology, being able to demonstrate a deep understanding of company policies and procedures, identifying problematic situations and determining the correct actions and having the ability to plan and prioritize work projects.

Professional Competency Skills

Examples of professional competency skills are evaluated by how employees are complying with the company's standards for projects, their willingness to take on and complete projects, their ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally and being able to maintain company confidentiality. The professional competency skills are often evaluated based on individual actions.

Competency Teamwork Skills

Teamwork skills are important in a business, as employees often need to work in groups or collaborate to meet deadlines and finish projects. While some people are used to working individually, others flourish in group environments. Competency teamwork skills are important, as employees should be able to go from working individually to working in teams. Examples of teamwork competency skills include collaborating on projects by improving qualities, building working relationships, demonstrating responsibility for group projects and utilizing other employees' strengths and contributions.

1. Looking at competitors and competencies they have in their operations can provide a good opportunity for a company to copy these practices and improve its business.

2. Attempting to create too many competencies can result in high expenses on business operations. This will reduce capital and create a difficult operating environment.

3. Use strong, positive language and avoid using qualifiers. Expressions like "superior communication skills" or "the campaign was extremely successful as sales more than doubled" are perfectly fine.

4. Follow the instructions for preparing and formatting the competency statement. If no specific instructions are given, the general expectation is that a competency statement is prepared as a separate document to be submitted along with a resume.

Competencies for Labour Market

Based on the analysis of more than 2.000 interviews with employers the Competence Model was identified which includes the following 14 key competencies:

COMPETENCIES.

1. Communication2. Co-operation3. Entrepreneurship4. Flexibility5. Customer orientation6. Efficiency7. Independence and decisiveness8. Solving the problems9. Organizing and planning10. Life-long learning11. Proactive approach12. Stress resiliency13. Exploring and orientation in information14. Communication in foreign languages