Skip to content Skip to sidebar Skip to footer

A Simple Guide to Performance-Based Interviewing

Photo by fauxels: https://www.pexels.com/photo/man-and-woman-near-table-3184465/

Performance-based interviewing (PBI) is about finding candidates with proven, real-world skills and experience. Instead of just asking hypothetical questions, PBI focuses on what people have done in the past. Here’s how it works:

  1. Ask for Real Examples: Swap “What would you do?” with “What did you do?” This approach gives specific examples where candidates show exactly how they’ve handled similar situations.
  2. Target Key Skills: Before the interview, identify the skills needed to succeed in the role. Then, shape your questions to ask about past experiences that demonstrate these skills in action.
  3. Use the STAR Method: Encourage candidates to answer in the STAR format (Situation, Task, Action, Result). This keeps answers clear and shows not just what they did but also what they achieved.
  4. Spot Future Success: By focusing on past performance, you can better predict if they’ll be a good fit for your team and goals.

Performance-based interviewing is straightforward, cuts down on guesswork, and leads to stronger hires. Want more tips on effective interviewing? Follow us for more!

Leave a comment

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Skip to content
Share via
Copy link