Select the description that best fits the evidence you have collected from the candidate. An Exceptional candidate must have all the skills shown for Very Strong/Strong candidates, plus the additional factors listed under Exceptional. | SAWs INTERVIEW RATING GUIDE Select the description that best fits the evidence you have collected from the candidate. An Exceptional candidate must have all the skills shown for Very Strong Strong candidates plus the additional factors listed under Exceptional. A Very Strong candidate must have all the skills shown for Strong candidates plus the additional factors listed under Very Strong. Exceptional Very Strong Strong Moderate Weak LEADERSHIP CAPACITY RISK-TAKING Has the unusual ability to sense when a change of direction is needed and move quickly to make it happen. Is a major factor in mobilizing people to follow new directions. Effective in managing complex organizations and making decisions that impact how well they achieve their goals. Has more leadership experience than most applicants. Has extraordinary capacity to take on new things and get them done. Volume depth and breadth of activities interests and knowledge are comparable to best employees. Achieves unprecedented levels of performance. Wisely applies the 80-for-the-20 principle. Has a bias toward action and demonstrates a sense of urgency. Takes informed risks. Is courageous in setting stretch goals that are usually unattainable. Approaches new experiences with a make a little sell a little learn a lot mentality. Is a major influence in setting new direction for an organization. Likes to be in charge to decide what to work on and how. Consistently chosen by others for leadership roles. Delivers significant results through others. Recognizes opportunities and forms a vision of what can be achieved. Sets direction and captures the commitment of others. Is a champion of ideas and people. Creates an environment for others to contribute fully. Prefers coordination roles that require planning or administrative skill more than leadership. Has interpersonal or joint problem-solving skills but does not set direction. Tends to be a member rather than a leader of groups. Takes already established direction as
