When you’re interviewing for a job, most times the person interviewing you will ask you a set of behavioral questions. These questions are meant to gauge how you’ve behaved in specific work scenarios to assess how you’d function in that role. Behavioral questions are open-ended, which may cause some candidates to feel unsure about how to answer them. Fortunately, we have a short guide that will help you answer any behavioral questions you might be asked at your next interview!

Think Of A Relevant Example

The story you choose will vary based on which situation your interviewer asks you about, but no matter which question they ask you, it’s vital to come up with a relevant example. This may seem obvious, but the example you pick is the foundation that you’ll be basing your response on so it needs to be strong. Make sure that you have a few stories that illustrate your professional strengths in mind going into the interview. That way, you’re sure to be prepared for whatever question your interviewer asks you.

Describe The Situation

When telling a story that happened to you at work, it’s vital that you’re descriptive. Your interviewer most likely wasn’t present at the time of the story, so it’s up to you to describe what the situation was. Who were the people involved? What were the stakes? Make sure that you’re descriptive enough that you set the scene correctly without talking so much that you end up rambling.

State How You Acted

This is an essential part of your response because it’s the answer to the initial question. Most behavioral questions start with “Tell me about a time you…” so answering that question at some point is a must. This part of your answer should be the most detailed and give your interviewer some insight into your thought process.

Share What The Result Was

It’s important to remember that you’re telling a story, and all stories need a proper conclusion. You should focus not only on showing the interviewer what you did, but what the results of your action were. Did you improve sales? Were you able to mend a working relationship between coworkers? The result of your action is an important detail to mention because it gives weight to your response and shows your prospective employer what you’d be bringing to their organization.

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