Art and Science of Behavioral Interviewing
Understand the importance of behavioral interviews, preparation strategies, and using the STAR method for outstanding responses.
Skill level
BeginnerTime to complete
Approx. <1 hourCertificate of completion
YesPrerequisites
None
About this course
Behavioral interviewing is not just a trend. It has revolutionized the interview process by focusing on real-life examples from candidates' past experiences. The basic premise is that past performance is an indicator of future performance, so the technique probes into candidates' past experiences and learnings. Mastering skills and knowledge to succeed in behavioral interviews gives candidates a competitive edge, captivating interviewers with compelling stories that showcase their potential. In this course, you will learn why interviewers use behavioral interviews in the hiring process, strategies to prepare for and excel in behavioral interviews, the steps to structure your responses using the STAR technique, and ways of articulating exceptional responses to common behavioral interview question types.
Learning objectives
- Discover the key concepts covered in this course
- Identify reasons why companies use behavioral interviews in the hiring process
- Identify strategies to prepare for and excel in behavioral interviews
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