Competence-based recruitment- Project
The development of competence-based recruitment aims to open new opportunities in the job market.
Competence-based recruitment creates connections between job seekers and employers, allowing both to benefit from clearer and more precise identification and description of skills. Shifting from the traditional job title-based approach to a skills-based recruitment approach can significantly improve the efficiency and flexibility of the labour market.
- Are you unsure how to articulate your skills in a job application?
- How can a job posting be made competence-based?
- Do you want to learn more about matching job seekers with employers?
- Which organizations and services support the employment of international talent?
If you are interested in enhancing your skills in recruiting international talent, enabling a more effective alignment of job seekers’ skills with employers’ needs, and are interested in the comprehensive development of recruitment, please join us. Participation in the competency-based recruitment project is free of charge.
The competence-based recruitment project collaborates with International House Kuopio.
Competence-Based Recruitment in a Nutshell
Implementation Period:
May 1, 2024 – March 31, 2027
Budget
Funder and Primary Source of Funding: European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), South Savo Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment.
Total Budget: €1,450,956
City of Kuopio’s Share of the Total Budget: €290,186
Target Group
The primary target group consists of employers and companies in Kuopio that require skilled labor and are looking to recruit new talent or promote competence-based recruitment for international employees.
The secondary target group consists of all registered employer customers who have the opportunity, competence and work ability to find employment in the open labour market and benefit from meeting the competence needs of employees and employers.
Register as a job seeker through the E-services of TE Services.
Implementers
The project is managed by the Employment Service of the City of Kuopio.
Purpose
The Competence-Based Recruitment Project shifts the focus from traditional aspects of job applicants such as education and work experience to their concrete skills and competences. The project aims to improve the matching of job openings with job seekers by identifying and describing both the skill requirements of jobs and the skill potential of job seekers. Employers’ expertise and ability to hire international talents and job seekers are strengthened as part of the International House activities.
Main Objectives
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Integrating job-specific skill requirements into the recruitment process and supporting employers in articulating skills and competences in more detail.
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Leveraging the skills and competencies of job seekers using ForeAmmatti’s Skills Assessment Tool.
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Developing methods and models that more effectively align employers’ needs with job seekers’ skills while reducing recruitment based on job titles and focusing on skills and competences.
Benefits
For Employers
- Better identification of candidates with the necessary skills and competences.
- Increased efficiency in the recruitment process and a reduction in hiring mismatches.
For Job Seekers
- An opportunity to showcase strengths and skills without being overshadowed by job titles.
- Improved job opportunities by matching skills more closely with job requirements.
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Project team
Heidi Kauppinen
Project Manager
Employment Services
Competence-Based Recruitment Project – ESR+. Promoting employment is the best part of my job. If the work involves developing something new and solving processes with a coaching approach, this people-oriented leader is on fire. I love the forest in different forms, get excited about strong coffee, and feel empowered by good conversations.
Verna Pyrstöjärvi
Recruitment Coordinator
Employment Service
Competence-Based Recruitment Project – ESR+. A work-driven, solution-oriented do-it-lady. My driving forces come from my desire for personal growth and a small seed of humor. My sense of responsibility serves as a strong foundation for teamwork, and my willingness to help has certainly been an asset as we work together.
Marja-Leena Martikainen
Recruitment Coordinator
Employment Service
Competence-Based Recruitment Project – ESR+. Because job search is constantly changing I aim to assist both employers and job seekers to meet right and suitable work and employee in a coaching, motivating, and innovative approaching way. In my everyday life I spend lots of time in nature to get my strength and energy.
Sari Tolonen
Recruitment Coordinator
Employment Service
Competence-Based Recruitment Project – ESR+. Work is my great passion, even after many years in recruitment. I gain energy from finding the right skilled employee for a company. Every recruitment process is a great adventure for me. I get to learn about different companies and people, and more often than not, I find the right solution. My work can be described by the dictionary word “inspiration,” which is the same as encouragement, motivation, and energizing. That’s who I am in this workplace and in my role.
Tarja Niskanen
Recruitment Coordinator
Employment Service
Competence-Based Recruitment Project – ESR+. An enthusiastic developer interested in hearing the stories behind people and businesses and guiding them towards the future. A customer-oriented approach, multidisciplinary expertise, and the ability to understand complex entities are my superpowers.
Sanna Salmi
Recruitment Coordinator
Employment Services
Competence-Based Recruitment Project – ESR+. A Savonian who has worked in HR with full heart and is passionate about people. Curious, quick to embrace new things, and eager for development. I love dancing, interior design, and spending time in nature.
Laura Laaksoviita
Recruitment Coordinator
Employement Services
Competence-Based Recruitment Project – ESR+. I am an enthusiastic and innovative contributor who enjoys developing new ideas and finding practical solutions. I approach my work with passion and strive to bring creative thinking and positive energy to everything I undertake.