The success of any organization largely depends upon the knowledge, skills and dedication of its employees. Since the selection process for new employees relies primarily on the interview process, it is imperative that managers and interviewers become proficient at interviewing candidates.
Due to the ongoing struggle of finding the right candidates, many employers utilize behavioral interviewing to better gauge the potential of a candidate, especially those who have little or no traditional work experience. Behavioral interview questions allow organizations to effectively evaluate whether or not candidates can quickly and efficiently tackle issues and solve problems, communicate well with others, collaborate in a team-environment and demonstrate true initiative.
There are many ways to approach and incorporate behavioral interviewing into the hiring process. Sometimes the level of position or specialized skill sets required for a particular position can change the employer’s approach behavioral interviewing. Some questions will be detailed and some will be more broadly-defined. Located below are a few general behavioral interviewing questions which any employer can incorporate into their hiring process:
- Provide an example of when you encountered conflict and how you resolved it.
- Tell me about a time when you had to use your presentation skills to influence someone's opinion.
- Give me an example of a time when you tried to accomplish something and failed. What lesson did you learn?
- Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems and proactively developed preventive measures.
- Give me an example of a time when you motivated others.
By incorporating behavioral interviewing, employers can make more effective and informed decisions to be sure that they are hiring the best employees for the position and the company.
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