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Behavioral Interview Questions

The document provides advice on answering common behavioral interview questions. It outlines how to structure responses to questions about yourself, your strengths and weaknesses, career goals, past experiences, and questions you have for the employer. For questions about yourself and past experiences, the document recommends using the STAR method of describing the situation, task, action, and result. It also emphasizes connecting your responses back to how you are qualified for the specific position.

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Behavioral Interview Questions

The document provides advice on answering common behavioral interview questions. It outlines how to structure responses to questions about yourself, your strengths and weaknesses, career goals, past experiences, and questions you have for the employer. For questions about yourself and past experiences, the document recommends using the STAR method of describing the situation, task, action, and result. It also emphasizes connecting your responses back to how you are qualified for the specific position.

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Common Behavioral Interview Questions

The best way to ensure a successful interview is to prepare persuasive, concise, and honest
answers to a variety of common interview questions. Below are some of the most frequently
asked questions with advice on how to respond.

Tell me about yourself.


● Employers ask this question to learn a little more about who you are and what qualifies
you for this job.
● Answer with the follow structure:
○ Present: Who are you, what are you doing currently, what are your strengths?
○ Past: What have you accomplished in the past that has prepared you for this
position?
○ Future: Where are you going next and how does this position fit in with that?
○ Thesis statement: Why are you a good fit for this position?

What are your strengths?


● Employers ask this question to allow you to expand on your top skills and strengths
related to this position.
● Answer by highlighting 2-3 of your relevant strengths and provide an example of how
you have demonstrated these in a past position. Connect these strengths back to the
position you are interviewing for.

What are your weaknesses?


● Employers ask this question to assess your ability to self-reflect and demonstrate an
ability to keep learning and growing.
● Answer by highlighting one area of growth and then pivot to the steps you are taking to
improve in that area. Connect this back to the position to show how you will continue to
grow.
● Avoid insincere or overly used responses like “I’m a perfectionist” or “I work too hard.”

Where do you see yourself in five years?


● Employers ask this question to determine how you see this job fitting into your career
goals and how your aspirations align with the company’s future.
● Answer by demonstrating how this position aligns with your short and long term goals.

Tell me about a time when...


● Employers ask these questions, often referred to as behavioral questions, to understand
how your past experience would allow you to be successful in a future position.
● Answer by creating short stories using the STAR method:
○ Situation
○ Task
○ Action
○ Result
● Focus on the actions you took to solve a problem and the outcome. Try to quantify your
results or show a tangible impact that resulted from your work.

Do you have any questions for us?


● Employers ask this question to see if you did your research and came prepared. This is
also your opportunity to interview the hiring committee to see if the role, company, and
team aligns with your values and provides the career growth opportunities you seek.
● Prepare 4-6 questions for the end of the interview. These could include:
○ What are the strengths and areas of growth for this company?
○ What is the company culture like?
○ What opportunities are there for professional development?
○ What does success look like for someone in this role?
○ Where do you see this organization in the next 5-10 years?

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