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Science behind difficulty level of WeCP questions

In this article, we explain how WeCP questions are designed to measure competencies at different levels uniquely.

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Questions are the atomic units of assessments and each questions enables in assessing the talent's competencies in a specific way. The difficulty levels of our questions are carefully designed to measure specific skills and competencies across various levels of expertise. Here's an insight into how WeCP questions are structured to assess and categorize talent capabilities.

Firstly, WeCP measures talent across following competencies that are critical for job performance. Each competency focuses on a unique aspect of professional capability:

Competency

Focus Area

Examples

Type

Technical

Tools, technology, and systems

Coding, cloud management

Hard Skill

Functional

Job-specific tasks and roles

Financial modeling, project management

Hard Skill

Domain

Industry-specific knowledge

Banking regulations, healthcare processes

Hard Skill

Communication

Language communication

Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening

Soft Skill

Behavioral

Interpersonal and personal effectiveness

Teamwork, leadership, adaptability

Soft Skill

To ensure precise measurement of these competencies, WeCP creates questions for five proficiency levels (PL) within each competency. These levels help organizations identify where candidates stand in their skill journey.


Technical Competency

Proficiency Level

Definition

Type

Beginner

You are a beginner with no hands-on experience and are undergoing training to build knowledge.

Hard Skill

Intermediate

You are an Emerging Talent who knows the basics of a technology area and have enough knowledge in one or more areas to work effectively. You work under general direction.

Hard Skill

Practitioner

You are a Practitioner in your skill area and have a high interest and knowledge of the subject. You are a reliable source of information and work under broad direction.

Hard Skill

Expert

You are a Specialist who is highly skilled and devoted in your technology area. You have full command of the subject and actively share knowledge. Your work is self-initiated.

Hard Skill

Master

You are a Master in your technology area with demonstrated mastery through extensive experience. You are a go-to person who can quickly analyze technical situations.

Hard Skill

Functional Competency

Proficiency Level

Definition

Type

Beginner

You are a beginner with no hands-on experience and are undergoing training to build knowledge.

Hard Skill

Intermediate

You use basic systems, tools, and processes and demonstrate an organized approach to work. You perform routine activities and need assistance in resolving unexpected problems.

Hard Skill

Practitioner

You are a practitioner who understands and applies appropriate methods, tools, and applications. You perform a range of tasks, sometimes complex, and contribute to creative ideas.

Hard Skill

Expert

You are an expert or a specialist who selects and assesses tools, methods, and processes. You apply new technologies and solve complex tasks effectively in a variety of environments.

Hard Skill

Master

You demonstrate mastery in advising and articulating tools, methods, and processes. You perform complex tasks and encourage learning, driving continuous improvement.

Hard Skill

Domain Competency

Proficiency Level

Definition

Type

Beginner

You are a beginner with no hands-on experience and are undergoing training to build knowledge.

Hard Skill

Intermediate

You have conceptual knowledge and basic know-how, gained through training or as a trainee. You work under supervision and guidance to execute domain-specific tasks.

Hard Skill

Practitioner

You have working knowledge to independently understand and meet business requirements in a domain. You interact with SMEs at various stages of development.

Hard Skill

Expert

You operate independently with deep knowledge of the domain. You solve complex problems and assess new tools and technologies for domain-specific needs.

Hard Skill

Master

You are a master in your domain area and a key influencer shaping industry trends. You provide thought leadership and guide teams in developing domain-based solutions.

Hard Skill

Communication Competency

Proficiency

Proficiency Level

Definition

Type

Reading

Native

You can read complex texts, technical documents, and abstract content with complete understanding and accuracy.

Soft Skill

Fluent

You can read detailed and professional texts with good comprehension, recognizing nuances and implicit meanings.

Soft Skill

Conversational

You can read routine texts and short, straightforward documents, grasping essential information effectively.

Soft Skill

Basic

You can understand very simple written materials, such as instructions or basic correspondence, with occasional help.

Soft Skill

Writing

Native

You can produce high-quality written content with advanced grammar, vocabulary, and style, suitable for academic or professional purposes.

Soft Skill

Fluent

You can write clear, well-structured content for professional and social contexts with appropriate style and tone.

Soft Skill

Conversational

You can write short and simple texts, such as emails or reports, conveying information with basic grammar and vocabulary.

Soft Skill

Basic

You can write basic phrases or simple sentences, focusing on familiar topics or needs, with limited accuracy and vocabulary.

Soft Skill

Speaking

Native

You can express yourself fluently and spontaneously, with excellent pronunciation, vocabulary, and cultural nuance.

Soft Skill

Fluent

You can communicate effectively on a wide range of topics, with minor hesitation or errors, adapting language to the audience.

Soft Skill

Conversational

You can hold conversations on familiar topics, exchanging ideas, though with occasional pauses or errors.

Soft Skill

Basic

You can introduce yourself, ask simple questions, and express basic needs, with limited vocabulary and grammar.

Soft Skill

Listening

Native

You can understand and interpret complex spoken language, including abstract or idiomatic expressions, without difficulty.

Soft Skill

Fluent

You can follow detailed discussions and comprehend most spoken language in various settings, including unfamiliar topics.

Soft Skill

Conversational

You can understand the main ideas in standard speech on familiar topics, though with some need for repetition or clarification.

Soft Skill

Basic

You can understand very basic phrases and simple, slow speech, particularly if related to everyday topics or needs.

Soft Skill

Behavioral Competency

Proficiency Level

Definition

Type

Beginner

You have limited opportunity to exhibit this competency.

Soft Skill

Intermediate

You consider current work in the context of future direction and align day-to-day activities to support the vision. You share new ideas and understand risks involved while delivering solutions.

Soft Skill

Practitioner

You identify and communicate potential future directions for yourself and your team, with a focus on short-term (3 to 6 months) impact. You manage ambiguity and evaluate solutions persistently.

Soft Skill

Expert

You balance short-term and long-term vision (6 to 12 months), challenge the status quo, and share new ideas for programs or solutions. You provide a safe environment for team risk-taking and learning.

Soft Skill

Master

You define long-term (more than a year) roadmaps, foster innovation, and build mechanisms to proactively manage risks and opportunities. You encourage psychological safety and strategic thinking.

Soft Skill

WeCP identifies each topic for the competency type and then create questions for each proficiency level under that competency type. WeCP questions are scientifically designed to ensure fairness, relevance, and scalability, enabling our customers to make informed hiring and upskilling decisions. WeCP ensures holistic, reliable skill evaluation for diverse organizational needs.

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