Employers, when advertising an opening, normally put together a job specification or job description.  In this document a potential candidate will discover the basics of what the employer is looking for from people applying to fill the position.  Some of the requirements listed are “black and white” such as educational qualifications or specific industry knowledge.  Other requirements however are not as easy to either identify in yourself, or even more difficult to demonstrate during the selection process.  Employers are more and more listing key behaviours and competencies as requirements for the roles advertised.  Demonstrating these behaviours and competencies during a face to face interview can prove difficult, especially if you feel that sufficient opportunity to do so has not been given during the interview. Continue reading →