A competency interview (also referred to as a situational, behavioural or competency based interview) is a style of interviewing often used to evaluate a candidate's competence, particularly when it is hard to select on the basis of technical merit: for example, for a particular graduate scheme or graduate job where relevant experience is less important or not required. However, increasingly, companies are using competency based interviews as part of the selection process for experienced recruitment, as it can give valuable insights into an individual's preferred style of working and help predict behaviours in future situations.
The Organisational and Staff Development Unit, together with contributions made by managers throughout the University, has developed a set of Management Competencies to help managers assess the performance of team members and provide constructive feedback. They are designed to be used in conjunction with the University's Appraisal System. They can also be used to help individuals identify their own strengths and development needs.
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