Analytical thinking

Behaviour

Identifies concerns and causes of problems and finds links between information from various sources.

Sample questions

Can you think of a situation you faced which required analytical thinking on your part?

What has been one of the most challenging problems you’ve had to analyse?

Have you ever identified a potential problem or opportunity your manager or others has not seen? Tell me about a time this happened.

Have you ever been in a situation where there has been a recurring problem at work? Tell me about it. What did you do in this situation?

Achievement

Behaviour

Demonstrates motivation to achieve results; perseveres with Plans.

Sample questions

What has been a goal for you to achieve?

What have you done in your present position that has made you particularly proud? Choose one the candidate mentions. That sounds interesting—tell me more about it.

Which goal or task have you had which has presented the most obstacles to overcome?

Conscientiousness

Behaviour

Works steadily, efficiently and dependably; checks work thoroughly for errors and omissions.

Sample questions

What tasks have been a regular part of your duties? How have you gone