Reference · Appendix B
Casper assesses nine competencies (Acuity Insights). You never name them in an answer; they show up when you reason well. Use this as a review lens: after a practice answer, ask which you demonstrated and which you missed.
| Competency | A strong answer shows | Common miss |
|---|---|---|
| Collaboration | including others, sharing the goal, resolving conflict so the team works | the solo win that bruises the team |
| Communication | listening, right time and place, clear and respectful, not assuming | blunt or public delivery; assuming instead of asking |
| Empathy | acknowledging feelings and acting on them | correct but cold; sympathy with no action |
| Fairness | weighing everyone, applying a principle evenly | helping one person at others’ hidden expense |
| Ethics | naming the principle, honesty even when costly, reasoning not preaching | ”that is wrong” with no reasoning; going along to keep peace |
| Problem Solving | a realistic option, trade-offs weighed, a concrete next step | naming the problem without solving it |
| Resilience | calm under stress, adapting, asking for help, persisting | rigidity; stress turning into blame |
| Self-Awareness | noticing your reaction or bias, admitting a limit, real reflection | the flawless self-portrait |
| Motivation | initiative and follow-through for the right reasons | the minimum; making it all about you |
After any practice answer: which of these nine did I demonstrate, and which did I miss?
