Sample questions for Chartered Member - CIPD

Who can support your examples
• You will also need confirmation from two key
individuals to support the Impact Report. The people
whose names you put forward should be able to
comment in an informed way about your role in the
project and the impact you had, for example, your line
manager, your client, the project sponsor, and other
key stakeholders such as senior managers or internal
and external customers.
Behaviour assessment
You will need to provide examples against the following
list of statements based on the Behaviour Criteria for
Chartered Member.
CURIOUS
That you:
• keep up to date with developments, ideas and trends
in HR, the organisation and its sector
• seek and reflect on feedback of your performance and
impact
• use information from research and feedback to inform
HR plans and personal CPD plans.
DECISIVE THINKER
That you:
• select appropriate techniques and tools to gather
information, analyse it and critically evaluate its
importance and relevance
• compare and contrast information, patterns and
trends to inform your judgement when making
decisions or recommendations for HR change,
improvement or action.
SKILLED INFLUENCER
That you:
• secure the necessary commitment and support from
a range of stakeholders by tailoring the approach and
tone of any interaction
• build shared ownership and increased commitment to
HR issues by giving responsibility and recognition to
colleagues and/or team members.
DRIVEN TO DELIVER
That you:
• lead delivery of HR projects and/or activities, setting
clear milestones and outcomes, balancing competing
priorities, monitoring progress and resolving any issues
as they arise
• keep working with commitment and enthusiasm, even
in the face of difficulties.
COLLABORATIVE
That you:
• build mutually beneficial relationships inside and
outside the organisation you work for or with
• build a sense of team spirit, shared ownership and
common purpose
• manage disputes to reach a positive solution.
PERSONALLY CREDIBLE
That you:
• use your technical HR expertise and experience,
objectively and with integrity, to build a track record
of reliable, trustworthy and dependable HR support,
guidance and delivery
• take responsibility for your actions and decisions, even
when facing criticism or opposition
• show insight and the ability to see a problem from a
different angle.
COURAGE TO CHALLENGE
That you:
• work with other people who are involved in or
affected by a situation to develop a shared solution
• form a view rather than sitting on the fence, and cut
through unnecessary processes or discussion to focus
on the point
• show the courage, confidence and calmness needed
to speak up or challenge others appropriately.
ROLE MODEL
That you:
• consistently lead with integrity, operating within the
organisation’s conventions, values, rules and norms
• remain composed and objective under the pressure
of competing or changing priorities, helping to keep
others motivated, calm and focused
• act as a role model for continuous learning, showing
interest in new ideas and opportunities and giving
formal and informal development support to peers
and HR colleagues.
Issued: July 2010 Reference: 5277 © Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development 2010
SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR CHARTERED MEMBER 2