{"id":97374,"date":"2024-11-27T17:10:57","date_gmt":"2024-11-27T17:10:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/?p=97374"},"modified":"2025-10-14T16:09:31","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T16:09:31","slug":"competency-based-interviews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/de\/career-advice\/competency-based-interviews\/","title":{"rendered":"Competency-based interviews"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide post-content-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-eyebrow\" id=\"h-contents\">Contents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#whatarecomp\">What are competency-based interviews?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#tips\">Tips for competency-based interview questions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#whatisstar\">What is the STAR method?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#typicalcomp\">Typical professional competencies and example competency questions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#legalcomp\">Legal competency questions<\/a> &nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"whatarecomp\">What are competency-based interviews?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Competency-based interviews form an important part of the recruitment process, with many employers placing great importance on their outcomes. This guide provides practical advice on how to approach competency interview questions, including typical competencies and example competency questions to help you prepare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While competency-based interviews can feel intimidating, with the right preparation and a variety of examples to draw from they can also be a great opportunity to showcase your skills. Competency-based interview questions use a structured approach to assess how well you fit a role by focusing on your past experiences. Employers use this method because research shows that past behaviour is a strong predictor of future performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To effectively demonstrate your suitability for a role, focus on sharing specific examples from your past that highlight your abilities. It is essential to explain your individual contributions rather than describing general team efforts or approaches. With preparation and strategy, you can use competency-based interviews to stand out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tips\">Tips for competency-based interview questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-before-attending-the-interview\">Before attending the interview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-default\">\n<li>Think about what kinds of behaviours may be important to perform well in the job<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Think about times in the past when you have demonstrated your abilities e.g. successful projects, interactions with other people, convincing a difficult audience, analysing a large amount of information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Think through exactly what you did in these scenarios and separate your own actions from those of any team you were a part of<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-during-the-interview\">During the interview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> Listen carefully to the question and make sure you provide an example of what is being asked, not just telling the interviewer what you want them to know<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Talk about a specific example, not about how you generally act<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Talk about what you did in the first person<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> When answering competency questions, following a structure helps you to provide logical, well-structured answers which tell a relevant story<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"whatisstar\">What is the STAR method?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The STAR method is an interview technique that gives you a straightforward format you can use to tell a story by laying out the Situation, Task, Action, and Result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Situation:<\/strong>&nbsp;set the scene and give the necessary details of your example.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Task:<\/strong>&nbsp;describe what your responsibility was in that situation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Action:<\/strong>&nbsp;explain exactly what steps you took to address it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Result:<\/strong>&nbsp;share what outcomes your actions achieved.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/career-advice\/the-star-method-the-secret-to-acing-your-next-job-interview\/\">the STAR method<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"typicalcomp\">Typical professional competencies and example competency questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below, we have outlined some typical competencies that employers explore during competency-based interviews. We have also provided example competency questions as well as some tailored legal competency questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-action-orientation-nbsp\">Action orientation&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Demonstrates a readiness to make decisions, take initiative and originate action.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Competency questions related to action orientation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Describe a fire-fighting situation which you dealt with. What did you do and how did you resolve it?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What have you done when something has happened, or needs to happen where there are no parameters to deal with it?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-commercial-awareness-nbsp\">Commercial awareness&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Demonstrates a full understanding of how businesses and industries operate; knows their own market well and is commercially aware.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Competency questions related to commercial awareness:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How do you ensure that you keep abreast of developments in your respective market (both in terms of product and industry sector)? How does this assist you in your current role?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tell me about an instance when you have turned business away. Why did you do it? How did you do it?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-creativity-and-innovation-nbsp\">Creativity and innovation&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Demonstrates an ability to approach situations with an open mind and show a unique way to solve problems as opposed to relying on others.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Competency questions related to creativity and innovation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Give me an example of a problem in work that you have resolved with an unusual approach. What were the results?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How has your approach to solving a standard problem changed?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-drive-and-resilience-nbsp\">Drive and resilience&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Remains positive and optimistic when setbacks occur; always finds a way forward.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Competency questions related to drive and resilience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tell me about a recent project where you have encountered some resistance. How did you deal with this? What was the outcome?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tell me about the worst setback you have experienced in your career\/personal life to date. What did you do?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-flexibility-nbsp\">Flexibility&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ability to respond differently in different situations, to different people and to different ideas. Ability to respond to changes in priority and deal with the unexpected.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Competency questions related to flexibility:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What changes have you had to handle in your job over the past six months? How fast did you adapt? How did others adapt?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tell me about a situation you have encountered where you have had to make a major compromise.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-interpersonal-sensitivity-nbsp\">Interpersonal sensitivity&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ability to establish solid and durable working relationships with clients and colleagues.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Competency questions related to interpersonal sensitivity:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Describe the range of different styles you adopt in dealing with other people at work. Give specific examples.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outline the history of a strong client relationship.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-leadership-nbsp\">Leadership&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Takes control of situations and events; recognises and rewards others\u2019 performance; motivates; coaches and develops others.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Competency questions related to leadership:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Describe a time when you have set goals for an individual or for your team. How did you go about it? Were they achieved?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How do you ensure your team gets feedback on its performance?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-oral-and-written-communication\">Oral and written communication<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Effective communication, both oral and written, is essential in professional settings. This competency involves being an active listener and expressing ideas clearly and confidently across various mediums, including face-to-face, email and telephone. It also requires writing concisely, using appropriate grammar and language for the audience.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Competency questions related to oral and written communication:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What methods or approaches do you use to gain consensus in situations where there is disagreement?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In what situations do you feel uncomfortable communicating?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-personal-motivation-nbsp\">Personal motivation&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Demonstrates a need to achieve and is committed to personal, team and company objectives.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Competency questions related to personal motivation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How do you monitor your own performance and what drives you to achieve objectives? Have you ever been faced with a brick wall when trying to achieve an objective?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have you felt at any time in the past six months that you achieved an objective through sheer persistence?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-persuasiveness-nbsp\">Persuasiveness&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The ability to persuade and influence other people to gain support.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Competency questions related to persuasiveness:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tell me about a situation where you have had to influence a person or a group of people.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe an unpopular change which you have had to implement\/oversee. How did you achieve success? What was your intended outcome? How did you approach the situation? What challenges did you encounter? How did you resolve them?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-planning-and-organising-nbsp\">Planning and organising&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Prioritises; sets stretching but realistic targets and deadlines; plans ahead and has a structured approach to work.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Competency questions related to planning and organising:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Describe a project you have managed\/been responsible for. How did you plan your time (and others\u2019)?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In your current job, how do you schedule your time and set priorities?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-problem-solving-and-analysis-nbsp\">Problem solving and analysis&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Analyses issues and breaks them down into their component parts. Makes systematic and rational judgements based on relevant information.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Competency questions related to problem solving:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What are the major frustrations in your job and how do you deal with them?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How have you dealt with a problem which has had seemingly impossible obstacles?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-quality-orientation-nbsp\">Quality orientation&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Delivers a high-quality service to external clients and internal colleagues, maintaining company brand standards.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Competency questions related to quality orientation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What examples are there during the past six months where you have personally initiated action to address a quality or service issue?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How do you know what your clients think of your services?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-specialist-knowledge-nbsp\">Specialist knowledge&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Has an extensive knowledge of his\/her own field or department; understands the business and uses this to provide credible advice.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Competency questions related to specialist knowledge:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How do you use your specialised knowledge\/ infoamtion to influence a business opportunity?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have you made any poor decisions in the past six months? Tell me about it\/them.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-strategy\">Strategy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Demonstrates a broad-based view of issues, events and activities and a perception of their longer-term impact or wider implications<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Competency questions related to strategy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Describe a challenge or opportunity you identified and how you developed a strategy to respond to it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Describe a strategy you initiated to achieve a longer-term business objective. What process did you use to identify it? How did you go about assessing its impact?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"legalcomp\">Legal competency questions &nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are three examples competency-based interview questions tailored for legal professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-handling-ethical-dilemmas\">Handling ethical dilemmas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Evaluates integrity, adherence to professional ethics and sound judgment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> Describe a situation where you faced an ethical dilemma in your legal practice. What actions did you take and how did you ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-adapting-to-changes-in-regulations\">Adapting to changes in regulations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Checks adaptability, awareness of legal changes and ability to align legal requirements with business strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> Give an example of a time when a regulatory or legal change significantly impacted your work. How did you ensure compliance while also managing the organisation&#8217;s interests?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-strategic-counsel-in-business-decisions\">Strategic counsel in business decisions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Evaluates strategic thinking, risk assessment and the ability to act as a trusted business advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> Share an instance where your legal advice directly influenced a major business decision. How did you balance legal risk with business objectives?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/in-house-legal-jobs\/\">in-house  jobs <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/our-specialisms\/law-firms\/\">private practice<\/a> opportunities, or see<a href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/jobs\/\"> our live vacancies.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next chapter: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/career-advice\/cv-and-interview-tips\/top-tips-for-interviewing-from-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top tips for virtual interviews<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-black-05-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-eyebrow\" id=\"h-related-content\">Related content<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/career-advice\/cv-and-interview-tips\/cv-and-interview-guide\/\">Introduction<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/career-advice\/cv-and-interview-tips\/how-to-structure-your-associate-lawyer-cv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to structure your associate lawyer CV<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/career-advice\/career-progression\/how-to-excel-in-your-legal-job-interview-five-interview-tips-for-securing-your-next-role\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Interview preparation<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/career-advice\/the-star-method-the-secret-to-acing-your-next-job-interview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The STAR method<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/career-advice\/competency-based-interviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Competency-based interviews<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/career-advice\/cv-and-interview-tips\/top-tips-for-interviewing-from-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top tips for virtual interviews<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/career-advice\/interviewing-with-law-firms\/\">Interviewing with law firms<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/career-advice\/example-interview-questions-for-in-house-legal-interviews\/\">Interviewing with in-house legal teams<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/career-advice\/example-interview-questions-for-risk-and-compliance-interviews\/\">Interviewing for risk and compliance<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/career-advice\/example-interview-question-examples-for-company-secretarial-interviews\/\">Interviewing for company secretarial<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/career-advice\/moving-jobs\/the-benefits-of-using-a-legal-recruiter\/\">The benefits of using a legal recruiter<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/career-advice\/how-to-resign\/\">How to resign: steps, tips and template<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/career-advice\/moving-jobs\/why-you-should-never-accept-a-counter-offer\/\">Why you should think twice before accepting a counter offer<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"hd-block hd-block-jobs is-style-reduced is-template- alignwide\" id=\"block_2e26984b075d45c66924759e65d9e991\" style=\"\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eyebrow-group\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"hd-block-job__title is-style-eyebrow eyebrow-group__title\">Jobs<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"cards cards--jobs\">\n\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"card card--job post-119682 job_listing type-job_listing status-publish hentry\" id=\"block_2e26984b075d45c66924759e65d9e991-job-119682\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/de\/job\/real-estate-finance-solicitor-119682\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_industry\">Law firm<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_contract\">Fixed term contract<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Real Estate Finance Solicitor<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Real Estate Finance Solicitor &#8211; 3+ PQE 6\u2011Month Contract (Possible Extension) Top 20 City Law Firm | London Our client, a Top 20 City law firm has an exceptional opportunity for a Real Estate Finance Associate to join ASAP on a 6\u2011month fixed\u2011term contract. 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