| Below are some behavioral interview techniques that | | | | question. STAR stands for Situation, Task, Action and |
| you'll find useful: | | | | Result. Make sure that your answers are detailed and |
| 1. Be prepared for the interview by analyzing and | | | | specific. This behavioral interview technique is widely |
| making an educated guess as to which skills are most | | | | recommended by career advisors. |
| desired by the employer. You can study the job | | | | 6. Use your real-life examples instead of your opinions |
| description of the position or go to some job boards to | | | | or theoretical statements. The employers want to |
| review requirement sections of related jobs. | | | | know what you have done in the past, not what you |
| 2. Compile a list of skills that are relevant to the position | | | | think you would do in the future. |
| you are applying. | | | | 7. Vary the length of your answers. You can prepare |
| 3. Identify behavioral interview questions by | | | | short description of each situation but be ready to give |
| introductory phases like "Tell me about a time when...," " | | | | details if asked. You can also determine if you have |
| Describe a situation where you...," "Give me an | | | | given enough information by asking questions like, |
| example of..." etc. | | | | "Would you like more details on that?" "Would you like |
| 4. Listen carefully to each question. If necessary, | | | | another example?". |
| rephrase the question and ask for clarification. | | | | 8. Be honest. It will be bad for you if the interviewer |
| 5. Use STAR formula to answer behavioral interview | | | | find out that your story is built on weak foundation. |