Behavioral Interview Strategies Quiz

What is the main purpose of a behavioral interview?

• To test technical skills

• To assess physical fitness

• To evaluate past behavior as a predictor of future behavior

• To determine salary expectations

What is a common mistake candidates make when unprepared for a behavioral interview?

• Arriving early

• Trying to wing it

• Wearing formal attire

• Bringing a resume

What does the 'S' in the STAR method stand for?

• Situation

• Strategy

• Solution

• Summary

In the STAR method, what should you avoid when describing the situation?

• Describing both a situation and a task

• Relating to the job

• Using examples

• Being concise

Why is it important to keep your answers relevant to the job?

• To impress the interviewer with unrelated skills

• To confuse the interviewer

• To fill time during the interview

• To ensure your stories carry weight

What is a recommended length for a behavioral interview answer?

• 60 to 90 seconds

• 2 to 3 minutes

• 30 seconds

• 5 minutes

What should you do if the interviewer wants more details about your story?

• Ask which part they want to hear more about

• Ignore their request

• Provide a brief summary

• Repeat the entire story

Why is it important to review past work experiences before an interview?

• To memorize your resume

• To fill time during the interview

• To move experiences to short-term memory

• To impress the interviewer with your memory

What is a benefit of moving past experiences to short-term memory?

• It helps you answer questions more succinctly

• It makes you appear more intelligent

• It allows you to avoid answering questions

• It impresses the interviewer with your memory

What is the final piece of advice given in the video?

• To arrive early

• To dress formally

• To review past experiences

• To practice technical skills