What is competency based interviewing?

Competency & Definition

Team Skills: the ability to work with other people constructively to improve the effectoveness of the team


Suggested Questions
Desired Behaviours

Tell me about a time when you have started a new job

 

  • How did you go about building an effective working relationship with your colleagues/team?
  • What effect did that action have on your success in that position?
  • What effect did that action have on the success of the team

    How do you galvanise your team into action?

    When has your own self-motivation rubbed off on others from whom you work?

    Describe an occasion when you chose not to work as part of a team

    Have you ever had to work in a team where you felt other members of the team were lacking in commitment/ability?

    When has a colleague let you down and how did you react?

  • Selecting staff who will complement others in the team

    Co-operating with others; helping people out when necessary

    Building effective teams

    Consulting others for advice when necessary

    Ensuring that important information is communicated accurately and quickly

    Resolving conflict or disagreements quickly and without holding grudges


    Negative Indicators

    Afraid to confront issues

    Insensitive to people, their feelings and needs

    Indiscreet and gets involved in gossip

    Plays people off against each other

    Holds grudges

    Withholds information


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