As recruiters are becoming more interested in hiring candidates with the right attitude and passion, there is a substantial jump in the number of behavioral questions being asked in interviews.
Behavioral questions are open-ended questions that force you to answer in detail. This way, the interviewers gauge a deeper understanding of not just your aptitude but also your attitude. I have seen many interviewees rambling while answering behavioral questions. They have so much to share and express but lack any logical flow.
The most important point to remember while answering these types of questions is to showcase your strengths and abilities in the best possible way. Answering in a correctly structured format ensures you don’t end up saying something that may lead the interviewer to doubt you being the right fit.
This simple equation helps you should structure your answer well:
Situation: Share an example of a similar situation you had faced in the past and summarize the details.
Solution: Share how and what solution you applied to ease the above situation.
Success: Close by outlining how the above solution led to the success of the project/process.
You may also want to add what you learned during the entire process. Keep it simple and straight.
Study the job description well. Then make a list of behavioral questions you may get asked as per the role and requirements and craft your answers using the above model to sound confident and collected.
I wish you the best in landing that dream job!
