What is a competency-based interview?

A style of interview where ‘core competencies’ for specific job roles are identified and interview questions are built around them.

In short, it’s a way of questioning that’s used to find out if you have the skills that the company is after. If that’s news to you - don't worry!

Our consultants have broken down nearly every example question you can expect from a competency-based interview, to find competencies including…

  • Decision making

  • Relationship building

  • Problem-solving

download: guide to competency-based interviews

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Competency based interview - Handle Recruitment

Events Coordinator - Retail

London

£156 - £187.50 per day

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Receptionist (Temp) - Media

Chiswick

£13.15 - £14.15 per hour + holiday pay

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Interim Accounts Payable Clerk - Music

London

Negotiable

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