Competency based interviews
Discussion
Just after some advice, I don't think I'm particularly good at interviews it's just not my thing and I've got an interview on Monday for a new role which is competency based.
I've got a brief from the agency but I thought I would ask the masses for any help and advise that you may have.
I've got a brief from the agency but I thought I would ask the masses for any help and advise that you may have.
If you're asked a competancy based question they are looking for you to demonstrate certain skills in answering the question. For example 'Tell me a time you led a team' they want to see leadership, communication, organisation. To be honest, most interview questions are competancy based beyond 'tell me a bit about yourself'. Most commonly you will be asked 3 or 4.
I would prepare in the following manner
1. Google 'common competancy questions'
2. Select 5 to 10 different questions.
3. Write an answer to each question down in detail. Make sure each answer demonstrates the competancy. You can't take this into the interview but you should remember the details.
In the interview it is likely you will be asked variations of the same question ("tell me a time you led a team" vs "what do you think is important in a leader" etc).
When you get asked the question, take a moment to think. Select an experience or example you had thought about before and answer the question.
Be wary of negative questions, for example 'tell me a time you led a project and failed' as you are expected to talk about a specific example and then demonstrate self awarenes and knowledge by analysing why it failed and what you would do differently in the future.
I hope this is some help - good luck!
I would prepare in the following manner
1. Google 'common competancy questions'
2. Select 5 to 10 different questions.
3. Write an answer to each question down in detail. Make sure each answer demonstrates the competancy. You can't take this into the interview but you should remember the details.
In the interview it is likely you will be asked variations of the same question ("tell me a time you led a team" vs "what do you think is important in a leader" etc).
When you get asked the question, take a moment to think. Select an experience or example you had thought about before and answer the question.
Be wary of negative questions, for example 'tell me a time you led a project and failed' as you are expected to talk about a specific example and then demonstrate self awarenes and knowledge by analysing why it failed and what you would do differently in the future.
I hope this is some help - good luck!
timbo999 said:
Google STAR interview approach
Situation
Task
Action
Result
Gives you a framework to put your answer in - worked well for me in past (contractor so done a lot of interviews in my time - ahem!)
Yes, this is very useful. Having been on both sides of the table, it's quite obvious when people have used star, and they come off a lot better than other candidates because the answer is focused and clear.Situation
Task
Action
Result
Gives you a framework to put your answer in - worked well for me in past (contractor so done a lot of interviews in my time - ahem!)
oldbanger said:
timbo999 said:
Google STAR interview approach
Situation
Task
Action
Result
Yes, this is very useful. Having been on both sides of the table, it's quite obvious when people have used star, and they come off a lot better than other candidates because the answer is focused and clear.Situation
Task
Action
Result
Task
Action
Result
Evaluation
If you are confident enough add E. Blows most interviewers minds.
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