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A guide to answering competency-based interview questions, with examples, strategies and lots of practical tips.
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11 Pages of practical tips and strategies for competency-based interviews (21 pages in total, including worksheets etc.)
Competency-based interview questions and brief examples
Example keywords and phrases to help you structure each answer
Example competencies include: communication, leadership, organisational values, delivering results, analysis & decision-making and specialist knowledge
Tops tips for demonstrating value in competency-based interviews
Goal-setting is an essential part of any success, so take some time for yourself, get a hot drink and a comfortable seat and go through them. At the end of the process, You'll find that it all seems more manageable because you have created baby steps towards achieving your goals. If you’re still not excited by your goals, come up with better reasons for achieving them or create more exciting goals!
Considering that you may be spending 40+ years working, it’s well worth taking an hour or two to find out what you really care about. Answer 20 questions like "What really excites you in your life at the moment?" and "How do you most commonly help others?" to help you discover your passion.
This explains why you do what you do. It focuses on contributing beyond yourself and making an impact on the global community. It's relevant for people who are searching for meaningful work and are prioritising making a difference in the world.
Victory stacking is a fantastic exercise that should be used by everyone. So often, we are only aware of what’s going wrong or what we're afraid of, and not enough time is spent celebrating and remembering victories—that’s what this exercise is about. When you’re finished, take a photo on your phone to look at whenever you need to remember the victories and feel confident.
