What the person is asking is for you to describe how your skill sets (what you're good at) fit with the job or position for which you are applying. For example, if you're applying for a managerial position, core competencies that would be important to have and describe are be leadership, judgement, coaching, planning and organizing, and potentially performance management if you will be managing people. If you're applying as a delivery boy for a sub shop, a good sense of direction, knowledge of the area, phone skills,, cash handling, and being a conscientious driver are some the core competencies you would need to possess.
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∙ 2009-08-16 02:30:43The best way to relate your key competencies for a position is to focus on matching your skills with the skills outlined in the job description. When you do the interview, you should develop past job examples that demonstrate you can perform the job.
When interviewing for a quality assurance software test engineer position, answer questions with authority. For example, if asked how would you relate your key competencies to this position, state you are very competent in the programming and knowledge of the job area.
"Job content skills" refers to the breakdown of the competencies as they relate to the activities associated with a certain job.
"Job content skills" refers to the breakdown of the competencies as they relate to the activities associated with a certain job.
To answer the question, it is important for an interviewee to know how his skills and experiences relate to the given position that they are interested in. This is very important especially in this struggling economic climate and the job market which is very competitive.
When asked how your experience, qualifications, and competencies match a position it is important to compare them to the skills needed for the job you are applying for. Understanding the requirements of the job will help you provide an answer that the employer is looking for.
You would prepare by making a list of your "key competencies." These are your special skills. Then make a list of the skills required in the job description of the job you are applying for. Try to match your job skills to the required skills of the job. For each pair of skills that match or almost match, you should explain how you will use your skill to meet a requirement of the job. For example, if you have a good speaking voice and you are applying for a job as a receptionist, you might say that your clear speech will help you greet customers and answer telephones. Key competencies are functional skills that can be transferred from one job to another. Examples of key competencies, as they relate to the secretary position could include: organized, time management skills (a subset of organization), functional reading and writing skills, interpersonal skills, ability to receive and relay messages
During a job interview when you are asked about your key competencies, the interviewer wants to know what experience you have, and how it will help you to do the job you are applying for. Think carefully about what you do well and how it relates to the position within the company.
When you are asked this question, the interviewer wants to know two things:Do you know what your key competencies are ?Do you know what competencies are needed for this job?You will need to have done your "homework" on this question and researched the job ahead of time so that you know how to answer. List the skills you have that would help you out on the job.
Administrative Assistants usually wear many hats and handle several tasks daily. If asked about your key competencies, answer honestly and focus on your skills, experience, ability to multi-task and strong communications skills.
I would say I can correct your grammar - "What are your competencies" or possibly "What is your competency". I would then list all the things I can do and certificates I have that would relate to the job. So perhaps I have "A" level computer science, excellent interpersonal skills and can be courteous under pressure.
This is an interview question that you should be ready for. Make sure that you talk in relations to the job.