Rachael. Adria Solutions
6 min readOct 2, 2020

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What are Competency-Based Interview Questions?

Extreme close up lady looking scared by competency based interview questions
Extreme close up lady looking scared by competency based interview questions
Competency-based interview questions… What are they?!

How to Spot Competency Questions

Always assuming you will be asked a few competency-based interview questions will prepare you better for every interview.

Always Prepare For Competency Questions

How to Identify Core Competencies From a Job Description

Lady confident she has identified the core competencies from a job advert, prepares for her interview
Lady confident she has identified the core competencies from a job advert, prepares for her interview
It is possible to anticipate which core competencies interviewers are likely to assess if you read and understand the job advert.

How to Answer Competency Based Interview Questions Using the STAR Technique

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Good Answer

Man confidently explains the role he contributed in the success of his team.
Man confidently explains the role he contributed in the success of his team.
When answering questions around teamwork, remember that the interviewers are only interested in the part you played within the team.

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A Few Final Words On Competency Based Interview Questions

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Rachael. Adria Solutions

Hi there! I’m Rachael, Marketing Manager at Adria Solutions Ltd. Read more about me here: https://www.adriasolutions.co.uk/blog