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Competency based interview questions colin

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Describe a time when you were faced with a stressful situation that demonstrated your coping skills?   STAR  
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Give me a specific example of a time when you used good judgment and logic in solving a problem?   YOU are the most important person in the story  
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Give me an example of a time when you set a goal and were able to meet or achieve it?   Make the story interesting  
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Give me a specific example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree?   Don't forget to use numbers to quantify where possible  
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Tell me about a time when you had to go above and beyond the call of duty in order to get a job done?   Use details such as names to make the story more personal  
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Tell me about a time when you had too many things to do and you were required to prioritise your tasks?   Finish on a positive note  
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What is your typical way of dealing with conflict? Give me an example?   Link to emergency medicine  
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Tell me about a time you were able to successfully deal with another person even when that individual may not have personally liked you (or vice versa)?   Make the action section specific  
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Tell me about a difficult decision you've made in the last year?   A made up story has less detail than a real one. If you do make it up, make it up well!  
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Give me an example of when you showed initiative and took the lead?   You come with a really interesting and broad skill set, show them why it is an advantage to hire you  
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Tell me about a recent situation in which you had to deal with a very upset customer or co-worker?   Don't forget to take credit for actions  
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Give me an example of a time when you used your fact-finding skills to solve a problem?   Remember to stop when you have finished the STAR  
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Describe a time when you set your sights too high (or too low)?   Add some cheese!  
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