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How to excel in competency-based interviews
Insider secrets from a 8 year’s Hiring Manager and interview coach!

What you will learn

How a competency based interview is conducted: what to expect

The STAR interview method: do’s and dont’s for your answers

Practical tips on how to best prepare yourself to rock the interview: the “cheat” sheet

Tips on how to address interview anxiety

Description

I am a Procurement & Supply Chain Transformation Director with 10+ years of professional experience (including 8 years in FAANG companies) as an Hiring Manager.

I have reviewed thousands of CV’s, interviewed 200+ candidates and interview prepped 100+ people and I understand deeply the interview process, how to perform well, and what hiring committees are looking for when making a decision.

This course is designed to help individuals who are interested to prepare for a competency-based/behavioural interview, effectively using the STAR method.

The course will cover the key concepts and strategies needed to showcase your skills and experiences during a competency-based interview. By the end of the course, you will have a solid understanding of the interview process and be equipped with the tools to confidently navigate it.

Course Objectives:


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  • Understand the competency-based interview process
  • Understand the STAR method
  • Familiarise with interview do’s/dont’s
  • Learn how to effectively prepare for an interview (including practical tips i.e. the “cheat sheet”)
  • Gain confidence in passing the interview with the top 10 competency-based interview questions and a demonstration of compelling answersΒ (1 live during the course and 4 provided to you in writing in a 5 pages world file you will be able to download!)

Knowledge checks:

At the end of each key course section, you’ll have a short Quiz to assess your understanding, reinforce learning and track progress!

Course material:

  • You will not need to take notes. At the end of the course, you can download a pdf version of the presentation
  • You’ll be able to download the top 5 competency-based interview questions with examples of compelling answers

I hope you enjoy the course, see you soon!

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Content

Introduction

Brief overview of the course objectives, structure and outcomes

Understanding competency based interviews

What are competency-based interviews
The structure of competency-based interviews

Decoding the STAR method

The STAR method
Detailed explanation of the STAR method
STAR method Quiz

Navigating the Interview Don’ts

Insight into common mistakes candidates make during interviews
Interview Don’ts Quiz

Effective Interview Preparation Techniques

Step-by-step guide to preparing and practicing for a competency-based interview
Creating a tailored “cheat sheet” for quick reference during interviews

Top 10 Interview Questions and Sample STAR Answers

Walkthrough of ten high-priority competency-based interview questions
Applying the STAR method to craft compelling responses: a live example

Building confidence for success

Addressing interview anxiety: techniques to stay calm and focused

Conclusion and recap

Summary of the key takeaways from each session