Believe it or not, whether you are a 100% job fit for a role, clear all tech assessments during the screening process, but DO NOT have the right behavior towards your job, you would be immediately disqualified from the hiring process.
The idea behind a behavioral interview is that your past behaviors are the best predictors of your future behavior, so the interviewer will ask you to describe specific situations you have encountered in the past, and how you handled them.
This is an opportunity to demonstrate your problem-solving skills, communication skills, and ability to work as part of a team.
For remote jobs, the behavioral interview is also referred to as the competency-based interview.
This kind of interview generally enables a better long-term match between job fit and performance.
We fail because WE DO NOT STRUCTURE OUR ANSWERS IN THE RIGHT WAY. AND WE DO NOT PROVIDE THE EXACT INFORMATION TO THE INTERVIEWER THAT HE IS LOOKING FOR!
Here is a detailed guide on how to prepare for a behavioral interview in 20 minutes:
Make a list of the key skills and competencies that the employer is looking for, and think of specific examples from your past experience that demonstrate each of these skills.
Review the company’s website and any other information you can find about their culture, values, and mission. This will help you tailor your responses to show how your skills and experience align with their needs.
The STAR method is a technique for answering behavioral interview questions, which are questions that ask you to describe specific situations you have encountered in the past and how you handled them. The STAR method helps you to structure your responses in a clear and concise way, and to provide specific examples of your skills and experience.
By using the STAR method to answer the interview questions, you can provide clear, specific examples of your skills and experience and demonstrate how you have applied those skills in the past.
Practice explaining your examples out loud, so you feel comfortable and confident sharing them in the interview.
Prepare for the common behavioral interview question using the STAR approach
Some examples of common behavioral interview questions include:
It’s also a good idea to prepare a few questions to ask the interviewer during the interview. This shows that you are really interested in the company and the role.
Some good questions could be!
Just be sure to avoid asking questions that can easily be answered by reviewing the company’s website or other materials.
By following these steps, you will be well-prepared for your behavioral interview and ready to showcase your skills and experience.
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