The Secret To Nailing The Competency-Based Interview

By Blessing Nkechi Ikiseh

Are you changing careers or looking for a professional development opportunity? Seeking a leadership/managerial position? Applying to jobs? Do you have a job interview coming up? If you answered yes to some or all of these questions, then this book is for you.

Many employers rely on competency-based interview questions, making the interview process daunting and nerve-wracking. The author has learned that even the most qualified and exceptional candidates fail to stand out in competency-based interviews. This fact gave rise to 'The Secret To Nailing The Competency-Based Interview: What You Need To Know.'

Given that the educational system does not prepare many for the job market, the author of this book has taken the initiative to hone employability skills. This book will inspire confidence among professionals as they navigate the interview world. The book discussed at length: The competency-based interview, its meaning, and the types of competency questions are cited, with real-life and hands-on examples, and inferences are drawn from the author's experiences.The book explained the advantages and drawbacks of the competency-based interview, as well as the competency-based interview scorecard, including its positive and negative indicators.The stages of the recruitment and interview processes.This book focused at length on the fundamental principles of the job application process, giving relevance to ATS and how to spot it; employment gaps; personal statements; how to handle rejections; types of questions and the twenty-five (25) most common transferable skills or the competency-based interview questions by extensively discussing how to effectively secure a Promotion or raise and hone your Salary Negotiation Skill.

The question and answer section in this book is split into two parts. The first discusses how to effectively communicate or articulate your skills, experience, qualifications, accomplishments, recognition, and background during the job interview. The second section discusses how to effectively communicate or articulate your skills and experiences using the competency-based interviewing (CBI) standard or style employed within the UN system.

Competency-based interview questions always require something you have done in the past. After studying this book, you will gain a deeper understanding of the competency interview, the recruitment process, and the job application principles.

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Review

"This book draws from the professional experiences of the writer using compelling storytelling with real-life and hands-on examples. After studying this book, you will understand the relevance of vulnerability in the genre of creativity, as explored in this power-packed storytelling book. I recommend this book to anyone wishing to grow professionally in their career" - Kristine C. - Scientific Researcher, The European Commission.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9786852486
• ISBN13: 9789786852485
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Bibieandrea Services Venture
• Length: 122 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"