Competency-based interview questions for Logistics
posted 12 Jul 23
When you are interviewing for a job within the Logistics industry, you will be asked a series of competency-based interview questions related to the role, regardless of the seniority.
There are several areas of work within logistics that you may apply for, including warehouse, transport, and stock/inventory. As you progress through a career in logistics, the competency- based questions asked at an interview will highlight your ability, experience, and skills to undertake the role.
To help you prepare for that all-important interview, our specialist Logistics team have provided the most frequently asked competency-based interview questions to help set you up for a successful logistics interview.
Frequently asked Logistics competency-based interview questions
- “How do you implement continuous improvement across the site/operation?”
- “Give an example of when you have implemented change within your site/operation and the outcome.”
- “How do you personally address Health & Safety?”
- “Give an example of a time you handled conflict within a workplace.”
- “Tell me about a time when you have had to influence an individual/individuals to your way of thinking.”
- “Tell me about a time when you have had to juggle workload whilst maintaining the operations SLA’s.”
- “How do you retain a motivated and efficient team?”
- “How do you engage your team/teams to drive efficient processes?”
How to answer competency-based interview questions
We recommend you follow the four-step STAR technique to ensure your answer is easy to follow and includes a clear challenge and resolution.
STAR is used to structure your answers into four core steps.
For further information on the STAR technique and an in-depth guide on answering general competency-based interview questions, check out our blog.
Further advice to prepare for a logistics job interview
Now that we have highlighted some of the competency-based interview questions commonly asked in a logistics interview, our expert shares a few top tips and resources to help logistics professionals prepare for success.
Dress the part – If you want to make a great first impression, going to an interview in jeans can ultimately cost you the role. It is always better to be overdressed.
Difference is in the detail - Each site/operation is different, so always set the scene and give detail to the environment you have worked in to highlight your experience and knowledge.
Take ownership of your achievements - If you lead a project or organisational change, ensure you use the phrases ‘I implemented...’ or ‘I noted, so changed...’. Similarly give credit when it is due and refer to your business or team as ‘we’ when you have assisted with a team initiative.
Prepare questions – Always be prepared with questions but remember to adapt them according to your conversation. If they have been covered, you may want to address previous points in more depth. For example, “Earlier, we spoke about continuous improvement - what is your business currently doing to improve processes?”. Check out our to get you started.
Now are you ready to put those polished interview skills to the test? If you’re seeking a new start, check out our latest Logistics jobs.
