Originally Posted by
ManUtd1999
The result of the above is that interview technique is very important - I.e. you have to be able to "talk the talk". It's a bit frustrating - IMO the process shouldn't require candidates to be good at HR interviews, but that's the system we have to live with.
Of course it has its flaws but a competency based interview is actually designed to mitigate the very problem you are talking about…
A more open ended and subjective interview where they might ask something like “why should we hire you?” Favours candidates who are traditionally “good at interviews” or “smooth talkers” but maybe are not as well qualified.
The recruitment team let you know well in advance that the interview will be competency based so in theory all candidates have an equal chance to prepare some STAR based answers. Of course it’s a disadvantage to candidates with less ‘life experience’ but can you blame them for preferring people who’ve already demonstrated relevant skills for the role…