How it works

To define key selection criteria, it is essential to understand what it takes for someone to be successful in the job and what success looks like to the right person. Criteria are typically broken down into four key elements: knowledge that is required to perform in the job, the skills (hard and soft) that are needed to complete the key tasks for the job, the abilities or attributes that are known or predicted to differentiate top performers, and the motivation to change jobs.

looks_oneUnderstand and define job success 

Defining what job success looks like starts with reviewing or creating a job description, which is typically developed and managed by the Compensation team in HR. Most job descriptions list fairly generic, high-level requirements that might not be sufficiently specific to understand and then articulate what is needed for success in a particular part of the business. This first step starts by understanding why the job exists in the first place. How does the job contribute to the company and its strategy, goals, and objectives? While it may seem obvious, jobs evolve and change over time as market conditions, advancements, and company strategies and objectives shift.