<P>To All Hiring Managers:<BR>I am very pleased to introduce CompQuick, a web-based interviewing guide<BR>designed to help hiring managers assess candidates more fully, resulting in<BR>better matches between people and jobs. CompQuick is the first in a series of<BR>on-line human resources tools that will be released to the MIT community.<BR>As we 've learned in our review of MIT's human resources practices, mastery<BR>of technical skills and knowledge required for a job are important, but are only<BR>two pieces in a complete picture of success at work. Other important abilities<BR>and characteristics--what we call behavioral competencies--are equally<BR>important for effective performance in our jobs, and for the success of the<BR>organization. CompQuick provides an introduction to the process of<BR>interviewing for such behavioral competencies for administrative staff<BR>positions at MIT. An upcoming version of CompQuick, to be released in the<BR>Summer of 2000, will include the process of interviewing for behavioral<BR>competencies for support staff positions as well.<BR>But matching good people to the right jobs is only the beginning. As we<BR>strive to create a work environment in which people can thrive and develop,<BR>it is important for MIT to equip all employees with the tools they need to<BR>meet the challenges of daily work life, and to support them in continuously<BR>improving their skills and effectiveness. Following CompQuick, we plan to<BR>provide you with a wide range of state-of-the-art tools for use in determining<BR>appropriate salaries, helping employees identify career paths, and providing<BR>recognition for a job well done. These practices will all contribute to MIT's<BR>being viewed as an employer of choice.<BR>I encourage you to use this guide as an introduction to competency-based<BR>interviewing. I also urge you to learn more about competency-based<BR>practices, and to participate fully in putting these new tools and ideas to<BR>work. I am confident that the time you put into using competencies and<BR>related practices will result in a more satisfying and effective work experience<BR>for you as well as those who are beginning new careers at MIT.<BR>Laura Avakian<BR>Vice President of Human Resources </P>

<BR>