STUDY A STUDY ON COMPETENCY MAPPING Aakash D. Patel ABSTRACT: Competency mapping is a process of identifying key competencies for a particular position in an organization, and then using it for job-evaluation, recruitment, training and development, performance management, succession planning, etc. Competency based talent management can improve both productivity and performance by identifying key characteristics of top performers and how those traits differ from average employees. These characteristics in turn can filter in a set of core competency profile that consistently leads to successful workforce. Thus the HR department should be alerted about the need for competency mapping & this process of competency mapping should be carried out in the organization on the regular basis both for the benefit of employees and for the organization. KEY WORDS: Competency, Competency Mapping, Employee, Growth, and Gap INTRODUSCTION Competencies refer to skills or knowledge that lead to greater performance. These are formed through an individual and organization’s knowledge, skills and abilities and provide a framework for distinguishing between poor performances through to exceptional performance. Competencies can apply at organizational, individual, team, and occupational and functional levels. Competencies are individual abilities or characteristics that are key to effectiveness in work. Competencies are the characteristics of an employee that lead to the demonstration of skills and abilities, which result in effective performance within an organizational area. Once the job requirements have been clarified then competency interviewing helps interviewers look for evidence of those requirements in each candidate. For people already in jobs, competencies provide a way to help identify opportunities for growth within their jobs. Competencies are