YUNOVA · Recruitment

Module 10: Interview excellence

Notes for offline study · 3 November 2026

Competency based interview with STAR method

Key points

  • Competency questions ask for real past examples of behaviour.
  • STAR stands for Situation, Task, Action and Result.
  • Probe for specific actions the candidate personally took.

Structured interview scorecard

Key points

  • A structured interview asks every candidate the same core questions.
  • Scorecards rate answers against defined criteria.
  • Interviewers score separately before discussing to reduce bias.

Candidate experience in recruitment

Key points

  • Candidate experience covers every touchpoint from job ad to offer or rejection.
  • Clear communication and timely updates build trust.
  • Ask candidates for feedback to improve the process.