How to ace an interview!

A very brief and simple guide to acing an interview.

If you've been provided with a JobSpec you will already have a list of the competencies that are required to be successful in the role. If you don't have a jobspec, write one!

All you need to do now is prepare two examples for every competency and be ready to explain each using before, during and after. Or I prefer;

Situation: What was happening Behaviour: What did you do to change it Outcome: How did your actions positively change the situation

e.g.

Competency = Delegation of tasks

Situation:

Prior to my joining the department each manager was responsible for various projects and was extremely hands on, jack of all trades, master of none

Behaviour:

I ascertained which staff members had specific strengths in certain areas and targeted them specifically with the delivery of these tasks within pre agreed timeframes

Outcome:

Happier staff with more responsibility, more time to drive projects forwards and achieving quicker delivery.

Etc.

Know the competencies required (jobspec provided or that you write) Prepare two examples for each

Situation Behaviour Outcome

Tell the interviewer!