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January 25, 2000
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
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