Competency-Based Interview Questions Health Sciences (non ...

Competency-Based Interview QuestionsHealth Sciences (non-Hospital) Departmentshttps://www.hr.utah.edu/serviceTeams/comp-based-questions-general.phpDiversityCompetency Leading Question Follow up Questions Key Criteria1. Works well with othersTell of a time whenWhat role did you play?Key Criteriaregardless of race,you worked on aCollaborationnationality, culture,formal or informalTeam work/playerdisability, age, or gender.team with individualsDiversity awarenessfrom diverseAcceptance andcommunities andunderstanding of diversecultures.culturesInterpersonalcommunication skills2.Hires variety andHave you participatedWhat are some of the thingsEqual Opportunitydiversity.in the development ofyou would consider in makingDiversity awarenessa business case fora business case for diversity?Acceptance anddiversity in theunderstanding of diverseworkplace?culturesInclusive approach3.Works equitably with allAs a team leader orWhat challenges did you face?Collaborationkinds and classes ofmember, what stepsInclusive approachpeople.did you take toHow did you address theDiversity awarenessencouragechallenges and what was theLeadershipparticipation byresult?Bias for actionindividuals withInterpersonaldifferent styles orcommunications skillscultural backgrounds?Problem-solvingPage 3 of 8

Competency-Based Interview QuestionsHealth Sciences (non-Hospital) Departmentshttps://www.hr.utah.edu/serviceTeams/comp-based-questions-general.phpIntegrityCompetency Leading Question Follow up Questions Key Criteria1.Acts honorably, evenTell me about a timeWhat were the circumstances?Professional demeanorunder adversewhen you have had toHonorable approachcircumstances.act professionallyHow did you manage to remainEthicalunder adversecalm and in control?Admits fallibilitycircumstances.Assertive yet diplomatic2.Knows own strengthsDescribe a situationHow did you admit yourProfessional demeanorand weaknesses, andwhere you recognizedmistake and take actions toHonorable approachadmits mistakes anda mistake that youresolve it?Ethicaltakes corrective actionmade.Admits fallibilitywhen necessary.Assertive yet diplomatic3.Speaks up whenTell us about a timeHow did others react to you?Professional demeanornecessary, and showswhen you had to speakHonorable approachrestraint whenup about an issue orHow did you communicate withEthicalappropriate.exercise restraint.them?Assertive yet diplomaticWhat was the outcome?Page 5 of 8

Competency-Based Interview QuestionsHealth Sciences (non-Hospital) Departmentshttps://www.hr.utah.edu/serviceTeams/comp-based-questions-general.phpTrustCompetency Leading Question Follow up Questions Key Criteria1. Trusted by others andCan you give me anHow did you manage thisTrustworthinesskeeps confidences.example of when asituation of trust?Dependabilitycolleague confided inGood listeneryou about somethingReliablevery sensitive that wasNeeds-orientedsaid in totalconfidence?2.Direct and truthful.Tell us about a timeHow did you manage to conveyProfessionalismwhen you had athis information?Diplomacy skillsconcern about aHonest approachsupervisor or peer.What was the reaction?Cares about work/behaviorHow did you talk toWhat was the outcome?them about it?3. Dependable. Describe a situationwhen a colleague orsuperior relied on youto get somethingurgent done.How did you manage this role?How did you communicate tothe colleagues and supervisorsto build their confidence inyou?ProfessionalismTrustworthinessCommunicationGood listenerReliableNeeds-orientedPage 8 of 8