Competency-based interview
Formal Neutral
What it really means
An interview where questions start with 'Tell me about a time you…' and you answer with real examples proving a skill like teamwork or problem-solving. Very common in the UK. Prepare stories using the STAR method.
Chinese explanation
能力素质面试（competency-based interview）：问题以“请讲一次你……的经历”开头，你用真实事例证明团队合作、解决问题等能力。在英国很常见。用 STAR 方法准备事例。
Example conversation
A: They asked about a time I handled conflict.
B: That's a competency interview — answer with a real example.
A：他们问我处理冲突的一次经历。
B：那是能力素质面试——用真实例子来回答。
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