Mastering Behavioral Interviewing: Four Key Questions to Ask

Behavioral interviewing involves asking job applicants questions that require them to provide examples of challenging situations they have faced. This method helps interviewers understand how candidates handle stress, adapt to change, deal with failure, and resolve conflicts. The video outlines four key questions to assess these skills and emphasizes the importance of avoiding leading questions.

What is the primary purpose of behavioral interviewing?

• To assess physical abilities

• To evaluate educational background

• To predict future performance based on past behavior

• To test technical skills

Which skill is assessed by asking about a time when a candidate felt overloaded?

• Leadership skills

• Stress management skills

• Technical skills

• Communication skills

What does asking about adapting to change help evaluate in a candidate?

• Their flexibility and learning ability

• Their punctuality

• Their negotiation skills

• Their physical endurance

What insight does a question about failing at something provide?

• Insight into punctuality

• Insight into teamwork

• Insight into resilience and self-motivation

• Insight into technical expertise

What is assessed by asking about a disagreement with a colleague?

• Physical strength

• Time management

• Emotional intelligence and conflict resolution

• Technical skills