Selecting Candidates for Gigs/Projects in Reejig

A Leader's Guide to skills based candidate selection

Creating opportunities for internal talent can be a powerful strategy to boost retention and employee development. 


Key Factors to Consider in Candidate Selection:

 

1. Focus on Critical Skills:

  • When selecting the right candidate, focus on the specific skills and qualifications required for the role.
  • Rewrite job descriptions to prioritize the most critical skills and specifications needed for the work.


2. Match 70% to 80% of Critical Skills:
  • Seek candidates who possess 70% to 80% of the most crucial skills for the gig or project.
  • Offer learning resources to equip them with the remaining skills needed for the role.


3. Consider Overlapping or Transferable Skills:
  • Consider candidates for multiple open opportunities if they possess a high degree of overlapping transferable skills.
  • This approach creates agility in the process of mobilizing internal talent for gigs or projects.