The use of competency–based interview questions is an effective means to assess an applicant’s qualifications by relating past performance to job competencies.
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Assignment: Competency–Based Questions
The use of competency–based interview questions is an effective means to assess an applicant’s
qualifications by relating past performance to job competencies. For this Assignment, you will develop
a set of questions to use in an interview scenario.
Learning Activity
It is strongly recommended that you complete this Learning Activity after completing all the unit
Readings and before beginning your Assignment. This will help you practice important concepts
related to skills needed for the Assignment.
Assignment:
Before starting this Assignment, review the Assignment Checklist. Then, in a separate Word
document, write a 1–2 page paper based on the following scenario:
You are the hiring manager at a major home improvement retailer, Home Improvement Center, and
need to fill a position for a night shift supervisor. Applicants should have retail experience and some
supervisory experience. Using the below, develop a set of questions to ask in the interviews for this
position.
1. Develop one question for the interview introductory stage. Explain why you chose this
question.
2. Develop eight competency–based questions for the core stage. Explain why you chose these
questions.
3. Develop one question for the confirmation stage. Explain why you chose this question.
4. Develop one question for the closing stage. Explain why you chose this question.
Assignment Checklist:
This Assignment should be a 1–2 page Word document, in addition to the title and reference
pages.
It must be written in Standard English and demonstrate exceptional content, organization,
style, and grammar and mechanics.
Respond to the questions in a thorough manner, providing specific examples where asked.
Your paper should provide a clearly established and sustained viewpoint and purpose.
Your writing should be well ordered, logical and unified, as well as original and insightful.
A separate page at the end of your research paper should contain a list of references, in APA
format. Use your textbook, the Library, and the internet for research.
Be sure to cite were appropriate and reference all sources. Your sources and content should
follow proper APA format. Review the APA formats found in the Writing Center.
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Review the grading Rubric to ensure all points have been captured in the paper.
Directions for Submitting your Assignment
Be sure to respond to all the questions using the critical elements listed in the Assignment Checklist.
Submit your Assignment in a separate Word document by the end of the unit by clicking the Dropbox
tab and selecting Unit 5: Assignment from the dropdown menu, then attach your file. Make sure to
save a copy of your work and be sure to confirm that your file uploaded correctly.
Unit 5 Assignment: Competency–Based Questions
Content and Analysis
Points
Possible
Points
Earned
Develop appropriate question for the interview introductory
stage. 5
Develop eight appropriate questions for the competency–
based questions for the core stage.
30
Develop appropriate question for the confirmation stage. 5
Develop appropriate question for the closing stage. 5
Writing style, grammar, and APA format. 5
Total 50
1 of 2
Assignment: Competency–Based Questions
The use of competency–based interview questions is an effective means to assess an applicant’s
qualifications by relating past performance to job competencies. For this Assignment, you will develop
a set of questions to use in an interview scenario.
Learning Activity
It is strongly recommended that you complete this Learning Activity after completing all the unit
Readings and before beginning your Assignment. This will help you practice important concepts
related to skills needed for the Assignment.
Assignment:
Before starting this Assignment, review the Assignment Checklist. Then, in a separate Word
document, write a 1–2 page paper based on the following scenario:
You are the hiring manager at a major home improvement retailer, Home Improvement Center, and
need to fill a position for a night shift supervisor. Applicants should have retail experience and some
supervisory experience. Using the below, develop a set of questions to ask in the interviews for this
position.
1. Develop one question for the interview introductory stage. Explain why you chose this
question.
2. Develop eight competency–based questions for the core stage. Explain why you chose these
questions.
3. Develop one question for the confirmation stage. Explain why you chose this question.
4. Develop one question for the closing stage. Explain why you chose this question.
Assignment Checklist:
This Assignment should be a 1–2 page Word document, in addition to the title and reference
pages.
It must be written in Standard English and demonstrate exceptional content, organization,
style, and grammar and mechanics.
Respond to the questions in a thorough manner, providing specific examples where asked.
Your paper should provide a clearly established and sustained viewpoint and purpose.
Your writing should be well ordered, logical and unified, as well as original and insightful.
A separate page at the end of your research paper should contain a list of references, in APA
format. Use your textbook, the Library, and the internet for research.
Be sure to cite were appropriate and reference all sources. Your sources and content should
follow proper APA format. Review the APA formats found in the Writing Center.
Unit 5 HR400: Employment and Staffing
2 of 2
Review the grading Rubric to ensure all points have been captured in the paper.
Directions for Submitting your Assignment
Be sure to respond to all the questions using the critical elements listed in the Assignment Checklist.
Submit your Assignment in a separate Word document by the end of the unit by clicking the Dropbox
tab and selecting Unit 5: Assignment from the dropdown menu, then attach your file. Make sure to
save a copy of your work and be sure to confirm that your file uploaded correctly.
Unit 5 Assignment: Competency–Based Questions
Content and Analysis
Points
Possible
Points
Earned
Develop appropriate question for the interview introductory
stage. 5
Develop eight appropriate questions for the competency–
based questions for the core stage.
30
Develop appropriate question for the confirmation stage. 5
Develop appropriate question for the closing stage. 5
Writing style, grammar, and APA format. 5
Total 50
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