Behavioral interviewing is a technique used by employers to evaluate a candidate's potential for success based on how they have handled similar situations in the past. It allows interviewers to assess skills, competencies, and motives through examples from a candidate's previous work experiences. Candidates can prepare by analyzing the job requirements and thinking of examples that demonstrate skills like problem-solving, communication, and leadership. Common behavioral interview questions ask candidates to describe how they dealt with challenges, influenced others, or contributed to teamwork in the past. The STAR method is recommended for structuring answers by discussing the situation, task, action, and result.

1. Behavioral Interviewing 101 Behavioral Interviewing from the Perspective of the Job Seeker

7. Think like an Employer… What skills or qualities are needed for a person to be successful in this position?

13. STAR Technique This is a common strategy for preparing for your interview and answering questions Situation – describe the situation that you were in or Task – describe the task that you needed to accomplish Action – describe the action you took Results – What did you accomplish or learn?