The present study sought to identify the competencies valued by the current market to select interns, based on the recruitment and selection process of a company in the oil and gas sector. For that, a review of the literature on the subject was carried out, addressing the concept of competencies and their respective dimensions of application. Documentary research and presential interviews were the methods that provided the results to be confronted with the theoretical review. As a conclusion, it became clear that today s competitiveness is assured to young professionals who transcend their technical skills, which are increasingly seen as mandatory requirements, and develop their human skills. In addition, professionals are being increasingly measured by their results and deliveries that add value to the organization.