Competency Based Interview
What is a competency based interview?
Competency and behavioral interviews are based on the belief that past actions are a strong indicator of future performance. They focus on the specific skills required to succeed in a particular role e.g. communication, negotiation, drive etc. The interviewer is looking for a specific example that demonstrates that you possess the competency required. In order to prepare for a competency interview you must analyse the job, pick out the skills and traits they are looking for and then identify the specific experiences you have had that highlight these skills and traits. • • • • You will be questioned in detail about each competency so use a solid example where you can remember a lot of detail. You may use …show more content…
Tell me about a situation where a team you belonged to did not work well? What did you do to try to improve the situation? • Tell me about a time when you had a to challenge someone about their inappropriate behaviour? How did you tackle this? • Describe a time when you changed the way you were doing something due to someone else’s suggestions. • Give me an example of a situation in which you had to motivate others to achieve a goal. • Describe a project you have been involved in as part of a team. • What was your role? How did you contribute to meeting the team’s objectives? • Describe a situation where you felt working independently was most effective. What are the advantages/ disadvantages of teamwork? • Give an example of a time when you have worked hard to convince other people to accept your opinion • Tell me about a time when you have convinced colleagues or team members that they could achieve something more than they thought themselves capable of. • Tell me about a time when you persuaded others to follow your lead but in hindsight would have done things differently.project meeting weekly vs twice weekly • Tell me about a time when people you were working with were not continually performing to an appropriate standard. How did you encourage them to improve? Positive Negative • Involves self actively and puts ideas forward in teams • Actively seeks out situations where they work alone • Demonstrates willingness to share information • Takes credit for others’ work / ideas • Delivers contribution as agreed • Quashes others’ ideas • Supports and commits to decisions within a team • Avoids taking on personal responsibility within a team • Seeks others’ views and takes on board others’ ideas • Plays cards close to their chest • Takes on tasks to help the group progress • Cannot see the big picture, focuses on isolated issues • Shows care
Competency and behavioral interviews are based on the belief that past actions are a strong indicator of future performance. They focus on the specific skills required to succeed in a particular role e.g. communication, negotiation, drive etc. The interviewer is looking for a specific example that demonstrates that you possess the competency required. In order to prepare for a competency interview you must analyse the job, pick out the skills and traits they are looking for and then identify the specific experiences you have had that highlight these skills and traits. • • • • You will be questioned in detail about each competency so use a solid example where you can remember a lot of detail. You may use …show more content…
Tell me about a situation where a team you belonged to did not work well? What did you do to try to improve the situation? • Tell me about a time when you had a to challenge someone about their inappropriate behaviour? How did you tackle this? • Describe a time when you changed the way you were doing something due to someone else’s suggestions. • Give me an example of a situation in which you had to motivate others to achieve a goal. • Describe a project you have been involved in as part of a team. • What was your role? How did you contribute to meeting the team’s objectives? • Describe a situation where you felt working independently was most effective. What are the advantages/ disadvantages of teamwork? • Give an example of a time when you have worked hard to convince other people to accept your opinion • Tell me about a time when you have convinced colleagues or team members that they could achieve something more than they thought themselves capable of. • Tell me about a time when you persuaded others to follow your lead but in hindsight would have done things differently.project meeting weekly vs twice weekly • Tell me about a time when people you were working with were not continually performing to an appropriate standard. How did you encourage them to improve? Positive Negative • Involves self actively and puts ideas forward in teams • Actively seeks out situations where they work alone • Demonstrates willingness to share information • Takes credit for others’ work / ideas • Delivers contribution as agreed • Quashes others’ ideas • Supports and commits to decisions within a team • Avoids taking on personal responsibility within a team • Seeks others’ views and takes on board others’ ideas • Plays cards close to their chest • Takes on tasks to help the group progress • Cannot see the big picture, focuses on isolated issues • Shows care