SCORING KEY FOR INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

CANADA’S NEXT TOP MODEL

Question 1: We have all encountered a situation where an obstacle was in the way of our success.
Tell me about a time when you faced a tough challenge that prevented you from success. What did
you do? [BEI]

Assessing: Competitiveness

Interviewee’s Answer:

C:

A:

R:

(C = Context; A = Action; R = Result)

Ratings

1 3 5

I faced the challenge, but I did
not feel like tackling it because
it was too much work (Shrink
away from challenge)
I faced the challenge, and I did
what I could to succeed.
However, I did not succeed in
the end. (Exhibit
competitiveness but did not
achieve desired result)
I faced the challenge, and I did
everything in my power to
succeed. I tried every avenue to
make sure that I would be on my
way to success. In the end, I got
what I wanted (Demonstrate
extreme competitiveness and
 achieved desired result)

Question 2: We all lose our confidence from time to time. Tell me about a time where you needed
to be confident, but you couldn’t help but feel insecure. How did you handle it? [BEI]

Assessing: Confidence

Interviewee’s Answer:

C:

A:

R:

(C = Context; A = Action; R = Result)

Ratings

1 3 5

I was so nervous and I almost
didn’t go through with what I
had to do that day but I just
forced myself to do it. I had
never been so nervous in my
life! (Faked the confidence)
I calmed myself down and
when I thought about it I felt
that there was a very good
chance that I would succeed. I
hope to never be in a similar
situation again. (Reasoned
moderate confidence in ability)
I thought about the situation and
I realized that I had all the
qualities and abilities to succeed.
I have never been scared in
situations similar to that ever
again. (Reasoned genuine
confidence from within and
learned from the experience)
Question 3: We all encounter situations that require us to be daring. Tell me about a time when you
took bold action. What happened? [BEI]

Assessing: Daring

Interviewee’s Answer:

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A:

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(C = Context; A = Action; R = Result)

Ratings

1 3 5

It was just instinctive, I was so I talked to some trusted friends

scared and people were
pressuring me to just do it. I
just didn’t think and I did it.
(Took action but was at least
partly pressured to do it.
Action was reckless and
instinctive.)
I just overcame the fear. I
and got some advice from my
thought about it and sometimes
agent and I just trusted that
you just need to take a risk and
they knew what was best for
hope that something good comes
me. (Outside influenced
from it. (Internalized.
decision, made a conscious
Recognized the fear and decided
decision but was not
to take the action anyways.)
completely their own.)
Question 4: You’ve given me the impression you're very confident, but not everyone is perfect. Tell
me about a time when you lost. How did you handle it? [BEI]

Assessing: Competitiveness

Interviewee’s Answer:

C:

A:

R:

(C = Context; A = Action; R = Result)

Ratings

1 3 5

I was very upset because that

I was very upset that was my
I was upset but I knew there one big chance to start my
were always new opportunities. career off right! (Upset at the
(Upset at results.) results, assigned a high value
to the competition.)
was a very important job. I
obsessively went over all the
different things I could have
done to change the outcome.
(Assigns extremely high value to
all competitive activities. Was
upset with results. Looked for
ways to improve.)
Question 5: Things often get tense in a house full of girls. Say, one of your housemates has been
harassing you for the past week. She has been taking your clothes and food. You two are the last two
competitors in a challenge, what do you do? [Situational]

Assessing: Daring

Interviewee’s Answer:

C:

A:

R:

(C = Context; A = Action; R = Result)

Ratings

1 3 5

The girl is obviously unstable.
I need to be concentrating on
my career not having a
personal battle with her. Better
let her win. (Avoiding conflict.
Letting fear win.)
I just need to ignore her and try
my best. I hope she doesn’t
hate me more than she already
does. (Ability to act even with
the high probability of risk.)
I will do what I need to do to
achieve my goals. If that crazy
chick is in my way I’ll go
through her as well. I know that
things will get worst if I win, but
I have what it takes to face any
challenges. (Bold action,
recognition of risk, but willing
to face them in order to act to
 further own goals.)

Question 6: Sometimes, not everything goes our way. Tell me about a time when you went out of
your way to get what you want. What did you do? [BEI]

Assessing: Manipulative

Interviewee’s Answer:

C:

A:

R:

(C = Context; A = Action; R = Result)

Ratings

1 3 5

I knew that he was the type of

I know how guys are so I
started crying (instinctive and
immediate action)
guy that hates the silent
(Displayed understanding of
treatment. So I ignored him for
target. calculated and considered
a couple of days. (Displayed
plan of action. Able to change
understanding of target.
result.)
calculated and considered
plan.)
Question 8: We are often faced with times when we have to do more than we were initially told.
Tell us about a time when you had to go above and beyond your responsibility in order to get the job
done. How did you handle it? [BEI]

Assessing: Ambitious

Interviewee’s Answer:

C:

A:

R:

(C = Context; A = Action; R = Result)

Ratings

1 3 5

I take all photoshoots very I was able to challenge the

I work very hard and if they
don’t see that it’s their lost.
There will always be other
events. (Recognition that hard
work is key to success.)
seriously and am always
looking for new ways to
improve. I think that most
people are mediocre and it is
up to me to set the bar.
(Recognize the value of hard
work and aims to raise the
standard.)
standard and exceed it. Through
my hard work, dedication and
willingness to do whatever it
takes, I was able to succeed.
(Hard work, challenging the
status quo and raising the
standard. Willing to do whatever
it takes.)
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Minimum cut-off score: ___________

Cast:
CANADA’S NEXT TOP MODEL
Anthony: Executive Director
Byron: Casting Agent
Kay: Executive Producer
Tina: Mercedes Wellington, Candidate
Winnie: Casting Director