Interviews

Behavioral interviewing is a technique used by employers in which the questions asked assist the employer in making predictions about a potential employee’s future success based on actual past behaviors, instead of based on responses to hypothetical questions.

It is  to discover how the interviewee dealt a specific employment-related situations.
Behavioral interviewing is a style of interviewing that was developed in the 1970’s by industrial psychologists. Currently, most organizations are using behavioral interviewing to some degree.
In behavior-based interviews, you are asked to give specific examples of when you demonstrated particular behaviors or skills.

An interviewer using behavioral techniques would ask the same question this way.
“Give me a specific example of a time when you had to address an angry customer. What was the problem and what was the outcome?”

Benefits to Prepare for Behavioral Interview
-    Candidates who prepare for behavioral interviews are better prepared – even for traditional interviews.
-    Companies that invest the time and energy in developing behavioral interviews often attract top candidates. Top candidates make the company a more desirable place to work.
-    Using behavioral answers works well with inexperienced interviewers.

Behavioral interview questions are more pointed, more inquisitive and more specific than traditional interview questions:

•    A previous occasion when you used logic to solve a problem.
•    A goal you reached and describe how you achieved it.
•    An unpopular decision made by you and how you handled its implementation.
•    Have you gone above and beyond the call of duty? If so, how?
•    If your schedule is interrupted how will you react and handle it.
•    How did you convince a team that was not excited about working on a new project
•    How would you handle a difficult co-worker?
•    How would you work under pressure, elaborate upon an earlier situation.
•    Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way.
•    Describe a time when you were faced with a stressful situation that demonstrated your coping skills.
•    Give me a specific example of a time when you used good judgment and logic in solving a problem.
•    Give me an example of a time when you set a goal and were able to meet or achieve it.
•    Tell me about a time when you had to use your presentation skills to influence someone’s opinion.
•    Give me a specific example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree.
•    Please discuss an important written document you were required to complete.
•    Tell me about a time when you had to go above and beyond the call of duty in order to get a job done.
•    Tell me about a time when you had too many things to do and you were required to prioritize your tasks.
•    Give me an example of a time when you had to make a split second decision.
•    What is your typical way of dealing with conflict? Give me an example.
•    Tell me about a time you were able to successfully deal with another person even when that individual may not have personally liked you (or vice versa).
•    Tell me about a difficult decision you’ve made in the last year.
•    Give me an example of a time when something you tried to accomplish and failed.
•    Give me an example of when you showed initiative and took the lead.
•    Tell me about a recent situation in which you had to deal with a very upset customer or co-worker.
•    Give me an example of a time when you motivated others.
•    Tell me about a time when you delegated a project effectively.
•    Tell me about a time when you missed an obvious solution to a problem.
•    Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems and developed preventive measures.
•    Tell me about a time when you were forced to make an unpopular decision.
•    Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend.