When you’re job searching, it’s important to be prepared to handle behavioural interviewing. Employers use this type of interview to get insight into how you handle specific situations in the workplace. The interviewer will want examples of what happened, what you did, and how you achieved a positive outcome.

The best techniques for handling a behavioural interview include preparing for the interview questions you may be asked, discovering as much as you can about the company and the job so you have an idea of what skills the employer is seeking, and being ready to include specific points in the responses you give to the interviewer.

Behavioural Interviewing Strategies

Before you head out to a job interview, take the time to prepare in advance. You may, or may not, be asked behavioural interview questions, but it’s best to be ready in case you are.

Review what a behavioural interview is and what companies are looking for during a behavioural interview.

Use the STAR interview technique to prepare examples to share during an interview.

Research the Job and Company

Taking the time to research both the company and the job you are interviewing for will help you prepare for a job interview. That way you’ll be prepared both to respond to interview questions and to ask the interviewer questions. You will also be able to find out whether the company and the company culture are a good fit for you. Here’s how to research the company so you’re well informed ahead of time.

Behavioural Interview Techniques

First of all, take your time.

It’s fine to take a little time to frame your response if you’re not sure how to respond to the question. If you are not sure how to answer the question, ask for clarification. That will buy you some extra time to think about how to answer. Then be sure to include these four points in your answer – situation, task, action, results.

(S) A specific situation

(T) The tasks that needed to be done

(A) The action you took

(R) The results i.e. what happened

Do keep in mind that there are no right or wrong answers to behavioural interview questions. The interviewer’s goal is to understand how you behaved in a given situation. How you respond will determine if there is a match between your skills and the position the company is seeking to fill.

The best behavioural interview strategy includes listening carefully, be clear and detailed when you respond and, most importantly, be honest. If your answers aren’t what the interviewer is looking for, this position may not be the best job for you anyway.

Follow Up After the Interview

Was there something you wished you had said during the interview, but didn’t get a chance to? Your thank you note gives you a chance to mention it. It’s also an opportunity to reiterate your interest in the job and the company.

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