What is competency based interviewing?

 

Competency & Definition

Planning & Organising: prioritises; sets stretching but realistic targets and deadlines; plans ahead and has a structured approach to the work


Suggested Questions
Desired Behaviours

Describe a project you have managed/been responsible for:·

 

  • How did you plan your time? (& others time?)
  • How did you deal with obstacles?

    Have you ever managed a project which you knew would run over the timescale?

  • What did you do?
  • What could you do differently next time?

    In your current job, how do you schedule your time and set priorities?

    How did you prepare for this interview?

  • Prioritising

    Working in a structured and methodical way

    Maintaining candidate details

    Planning ahead to ensure timely delivery of results

    Managing time effectivelyMaintaining accurate management information, administrative records etc


    Negative Indicators

    Works late but unproductively most of the time

    Seldom completes a task unless they do all of the work themselves

    Reactive approach

    Inflexible in modifying plan/priorities

    Is easily fazed by obstacles/interruptions


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