To All Hiring Managers:
I am very pleased to introduce CompQuick, a web-based interviewing guide
designed to help hiring managers assess candidates more fully, resulting in
better matches between people and jobs. CompQuick is the first in a series of
on-line human resources tools that will be released to the MIT community.
As we 've learned in our review of MIT's human resources practices, mastery
of technical skills and knowledge required for a job are important, but are only
two pieces in a complete picture of success at work. Other important abilities
and characteristics--what we call behavioral competencies--are equally
important for effective performance in our jobs, and for the success of the
organization. CompQuick provides an introduction to the process of
interviewing for such behavioral competencies for administrative staff
positions at MIT. An upcoming version of CompQuick, to be released in the
Summer of 2000, will include the process of interviewing for behavioral
competencies for support staff positions as well.
But matching good people to the right jobs is only the beginning. As we
strive to create a work environment in which people can thrive and develop,
it is important for MIT to equip all employees with the tools they need to
meet the challenges of daily work life, and to support them in continuously
improving their skills and effectiveness. Following CompQuick, we plan to
provide you with a wide range of state-of-the-art tools for use in determining
appropriate salaries, helping employees identify career paths, and providing
recognition for a job well done. These practices will all contribute to MIT's
being viewed as an employer of choice.
I encourage you to use this guide as an introduction to competency-based
interviewing. I also urge you to learn more about competency-based
practices, and to participate fully in putting these new tools and ideas to
work. I am confident that the time you put into using competencies and
related practices will result in a more satisfying and effective work experience
for you as well as those who are beginning new careers at MIT.
Laura Avakian
Vice President of Human Resources