пятница, 18 мая 2018 г.

Common Behavioral Interview Questions And How To Answer Them Effectively

By Stephanie Fisher


Nobody ever seems to have anything good to say about job interviews. They are universally dreaded. The people who are the most successful at them say preparation is the key. They take the time to find out about the company and what it wants in an employee. These individuals have mastered the art of answering behavioral interview questions. You can do the same by planning ahead.

There are certain subjects you expect every interviewer to quiz you about. One of them involves stress. Saying that you're immune to stress is a lie, and the interviewer will know it. It is much better to admit that you get stressed just like everybody else, and then relate an experience that illustrates how well you handle it. Explaining that you try to learn something from every experience and how it can make you a more productive employee will be effective.

You might be asked how you handle challenges in the workplace. Your answer will depend on what kind of job you're interviewing for. If it is one where challenges are best met with measured and methodical responses, relay a story of an experience you had where you responded in this way. If the job demands someone who dives right in and isn't afraid to take chances, frame your answer to reflect that.

One of the most common questions asked concerns workplace mistakes. You can't say you've never made a mistake, but you can put a positive spin on the answer you give. By asking this question the interviewer hopes to get a feel for your weaknesses and the ways you handle stress. Explaining what you learned from a workplace mistake, and the ways you became a better employee because of it is a good example of an effective answer.

Interviewers tend to ask entry level applicants about their goals and where they see themselves in the future. They want to know if you are ambitious and what your plans are for advancing your career. Whatever you tell them should be compatible with the position you are applying for. You need to convince the interviewer that you see this company as vital to your ambitions.

You will probably be asked some question that involves teamwork and how well you work with others. You should emphasize the skills sets you have in the areas of delegating, communicating, listening, and acknowledging the accomplishments of co-workers. You might describe a club, classroom, or volunteer project you were involved with instead of a work related experience.

If you're asked about problems you have faced in the workplace, and how you dealt with them, the interviewer doesn't want to hear about how awful your former boss was. You should describe a problem and how you successfully solved it. Your personal philosophy when it comes to dealing with difficult situations is usually appropriate here.

You may never be comfortable with the interview process. You can be as prepared as possible however. Interviewers don't want to hear rehearsed responses to their questions. Your answers should appear spontaneous, even though you have worked on them for hours.




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