TOP 5 COMPETENCY-BASED QUESTIONS ASKED AT AN INTERVIEW
HOW TO ANSWER QUESTIONS GAUGING COMPETENCY
WikiJobs describes competency-based questions as: "interview questions that require candidates to provide real-life examples as the basis of their answers. Candidates should explain why they made certain decisions, how they implemented these decisions and why certain outcomes took place."
Most competency-based questions are much like cross-examination questions attorneys ask witnesses at trial. So just how do you answer them intelligently? Down below are the top 5 competency-based questions asked; what employers are digging for when they ask it, and how you can answer it.
#5 Tell me about a specific time when you worked as a member of a disparate team. How did you resolve any differences that rose?
THE GUTS: "member of a disparate team" and "differences"
THE HOOK: Some interviewees get caught up describing the differences because the word "disparate" means a team that isn't of like kind.
THE ANSWER: UNITY. Describe ways in which you used your integrity to bring peace and unification to the team.
#4 Tell me about a time when you had to oversee a project: What was the extent of your responsibilities?
THE GUTS: "oversee a project"
THE HOOK: Do not focus on what you could not do. This is where you bring your "team leader" or managerial competencies to light.
THE ANSWER: Describe how you commanded the project and ways in which you inspected elements of it. How did others follow your instructions? What was your mission? What were the goals and strategies, and how did you implement them?
#3 Describe a time when you thought you should have led a team because of your knowledge or expertise, but someone else was selected. How did you feel and what did you do?
THE GUTS: "thought you should have led a team" "someone else" "feel" "what did you do?"
THE HOOK: This question may not seem like it, but it is a trap. If you describe a time when you were not selected and how you felt about it, you are being led to describe how you were not qualified. And how you felt, well, you were disappointed weren't you? Describing how you felt, well you describe your emotions don't you. But employers aren't looking for an emotional answer. They are seeking a professional response. Leave the emotions out it, point blank.
THE ANSWER: Recall the time you led well; recall the time when you were praised for leading the group into victory; recall your best moments.
#2 Tell me about a specific project you worked on; what was your role, and those of everyone involved?
THE GUTS: "project" "your role" "everyone involved"
THE HOOK: This question is tricky because your role can be eclipsed while describing everyone else's role in the project. My advice, stick to your duties.
THE ANSWER: Describe the project and the functions you assumed in it. You are the protagonist in your own movie; describe why and how you advocated for the project; the things you said.
What did you do to make yourself the principal person in the movement? Tell them why they chose you to lead.
What did you do to make yourself the principal person in the movement? Tell them why they chose you to lead.
#1 Describe the circumstances under which you most recently worked as a member of a team?
THE GUTS: "describe" "circumstances" "team"
THE HOOK: This question is gauging to see if you are a team player and if other can work with you.
THE ANSWER: Describe what goals you created for the team; if they were time-bound and measurable. Describe how you were in complete control over each goal and how you exceeded your employers expectations in lieu of limiting yourself.
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