201 Knockout
Answers to
Tough Interview
Questions
The Ultimate Guide to Handling the
New Competency-Based Interview Style
The job interview. It’s a constantly evolving environment. Just when candidates
think they have figured it all out, they are exposed to competencybased
interview questions (also known as behavioral-style interviews) that
leave them clueless as to how to respond.
Competency-based interviews are quickly gaining popularity
among hiring professionals as the most effective questioning strategy to
identify and hire the right people. But what are competency-based interviews
and how do these interviews work? Competency-based interviews
are when interviewers focus on core competencies that are
essential for success on the job. In addition, behavioral-style interview
questions target the candidates’ accomplishments, which gives them an
opportunity to showcase their successes.
This book presents 201 competency-based interview questions that
you are likely to be asked so you will know the best way to answer these
questions. This book provides the tips and guidance you need to succeed
in today’s competitive marketplace. To make it easier to navigate through
the book, the information is split into three parts.
Part I: The Fundamentals. Whenever a new interview method, such
as the competency-based interview, is introduced, it’s normal for
applicants to feel insecure. The key is to not let self-doubt get the best
of you, lest you run the risk of getting tongue-tied and making a poor
impression. Filled with easy-to-grasp concepts and easy-to-follow
advice, Part I effectively prepares you to enter this new world of interviewing.
Part II: Competency-Based Questions and Answers. This part of the book
is its core.With these 201 interview questions and answers, you will come
away with a clear understanding of how to broach this type of question-
