The session was led by Claudia Sandia, manager Universia, and Beatriz Sevillano, Global Manager of Employability Projects at Santander Universities and Fundación Universia. Both professionals have extensive experience in the design management programs aimed at development young development and improving employability. In the context of the MDPO, their presentation was particularly relevant as it addressed the current challenges of selection processes and the skills most in demand by organizations in a changing work environment.
Competency-based selection processes
One of the central themes of the session was the explanation of competency-based selection processes. According to the experience shared by the speakers, organizations are increasingly prioritizing soft skills over previous experience. Technical knowledge can be developed more easily within the business, while behaviors and attitudes are more difficult to change. In this regard, Claudia Sandia emphasized that "when selecting based on competencies, the probability of engagement and cultural fit is significantly higher than when prioritizing experience alone."
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Next, the speakers delved into the skills that companies value today and those that will be decisive in the future. Among these, they highlighted adaptability, understood as the ability to respond effectively to uncertain and changing contexts. They also emphasized emotional intelligence, learning agility, agile leadership, efficient communication, and analytical thinking. In the words of the speakers, it is not possible to plan for the unknown, but it is possible to prepare for it through the development of these skills. As an essential complement, digital literacy was highlighted as a cross-cutting plus in any profile .
Practical tips for selection processes
The session was highly practical thanks to the active participation of some students in mock interviews. Based on these exercises, specific recommendations were offered to improve performance in selection processes, such as taking care of staff appearance, the importance of the physical or virtual environment of the interview, and the need to identify in advance what companies are looking for. In addition, the growing use of artificial intelligence in the initial stages of the process was addressed, especially in the screening of candidates, which reinforces the importance of adapting both the resume and speech to these systems.
In conclusion, the session provided an understanding of the importance of competency-based selection processes as a way to identify talent with potential and promote a better fit between people and organizations. The combination of theoretical content and practical activities offered a clear and realistic view of the current job market, as well as specific tools to improve employability. Finally, we would like to thank Claudia Sandia and Beatriz Sevillano for generously sharing their experience, their attention approach attention the approach of the session, which was particularly enriching and aligned with the current challenges in the field management .
