Competency Based Interviews

Competency based interviews focus on 'core' skills and behaviors that constitute success within a given role. The interviewer looks for specific evidence that exemplifies such competencies. It is standard practice for a score to be allocated for each competency, with a total being used as a measure of objectivity

General Tips

• Don’t give general examples – be specific
• Recall as much details as possible in your answers
• Be concise (do not waffle)
• Stick to areas of experience that you are confident with (this will come across in your tone)
• It is important to have examples of when you could not do something (and why) alongside examples of success

Main Competencies Assessed & Example question

• Sales ability/persuasiveness
• Provide an example of when you have sold an idea
• Can you describe your sales approach
• Describe a time when you could not persuade someone

• Drive for Results
• When have you had to work past a deadline
• When have you had to overcome objection
• What drives you

• Planning and Organisation
• How do you manage your time
• How would you work to a tight deadline
• How do you monitor the progress of your tasks

• Teamwork
• Tell me about a time you have worked within a team to achieve an outcome
• Describe a time when a colleague or friend has annoyed you
• When have you had to alter your approach with someone to ensure success within the team

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