An introduction to competencies

1)TYPES OF EMPLOYERS / INTRODUCTION TO COMPETENCES / SKILSS VERSUS COMPETENCES

Some years ago when executives and managers................measure a person’s appropriateness for a particular job.

2)WHAT IS A COMPETENCE?

In simple terms a competency is a tool that an individual can use in order........................Most organisations recognise two main groups and then have numerous sub groups which competencies can be further divided into.
3)COMPETENCES IN THE BUSINESS WORLD

There has been a lot written about competencies. It is easy to see how people can become easily...................in self-development – or as an employer looking for the best candidate for a job.
4)TYPES OF COMPETENCES

Competencies can be divided into two distinct types; technical competencies............................Demonstrates respect for the opinions of others, even when not in agreement.”

5)HOW TO EXPRESS A COMPETENCE

As you can see from the examples above there is a particular way of expressing................first into the two sub-categories mentioned above and then into a more detailed list.
Answer the questions in full:
1.  What are competencies? 
A compentency is a tool that an individual can use in order to demostrate a high standard of performance.

2. Why are they so important nowadays? 

Because they achieve success

3. How are competencies used in Human Resources?

Competencies are a concept taken on board by human resource departments to measure a person's appropriateness for a particular job

4. How can individuals use them to their advantage?

An individual can use your competition in order to demonstrate a high standard or performance, including things like knowledge, aspects of leadership, self-esteem, skils or relationship building.

5. What are the two groups into they are divided?

The two groups in wich it is divided are: technical competences and personal competences.

Complete these sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets.                                                                                   

1.  Books are -WRITTEN- (write) by authors.                                              2.  The pictures and illustrations are -DRAWN- (draw) by artists.3.  A special programme is -USED- (use) to teach students how to write stories.4.  Most books are -SOLD- (sell) by bookshops.5.  Lots of books are -COMMITTED- (buy) online through companies like Amazon.6.  The website is -DESINGNED- (design) to advertise the new titles.7.  Books are -PRINTED- (print) on paper.