BehaviorBased Interviewing10_06

Behavior-Based Interviewing: 

Behavior-Based Interviewing

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5 0 10 15 20 25 30 45 40 35 Introduction/warm-up Breaking the ice 3 minutes Setting the ground rules 2 minutes Gathering information Key competencies 30 minutes Answer questions 3 minutes Close interview 2 minutes Recording Interview results Interview preparation 5 minutes Objectives Structuring the interview

Prior to the Interview: 

Prior to the Interview Understand who you are with respect to: Values - what you want from a career and what you are willing to give up to get it. Strengths – what skills you bring to the marketplace as a worker. Weaknesses - what skills and/or personal characteristics need to be improved. Interests – what field excites you and where you can make the most contributions.

Concept: Behavior-Based Interviewing: 

Concept: Behavior-Based Interviewing That past behavior is the best predictor of future behavior… that more recent behavior is a better predictor of future behavior than older behavior, and that long standing trends are better predictors of behavior than isolated incidents.

What should you do to prepare for the interview?: 

What should you do to prepare for the interview? Analyze the job or position being interviewed for. Determine the skills required. Initiative Creativity High Self Confidence Detail Oriented Interpersonal Skills High Energy Good with numbers Ability to Multi-task

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Evaluate your own background to identify your skills and experience related to the job description. Develop – and rehearse – brief scenarios about how you used those skills each illustrating a specific activity or task required by the job. Each “story” should explain the problem and your solution, and give the results in quantified terms if possible. i.e. increased output by 20% developed a six sigma process for x widget during the weekend.

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Be prepared to provide examples of occasions when results were different than expected. Your skill in handling failure as well as success will be probed. Share with me a time when you were disappointed with your performance. Describe the situation. How did you handle it? Describe a gap between what you learned in a class and a practical application. How did you recognize the inconsistency? What did you do about it?

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Be prepared for questions asking for more detail than you’ve already given. How …. Why …. Think of a specific time that happened and …. What was your specific role?

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Identify 3 to 5 top selling points – attributes that set you apart from other candidates – and be sure you get the chance to point them out in the interview. Led a team of 5 to win 1 st place in the GE Aircraft Engine Design Contest …. Started a small summer painting business and grew it to 5 employees in 2 years. Was able to graduate with a 3.8/4.0 GPA while working 30 hours per week, play lacrosse, and hold officer positions in 3 organizations.

What can the interviewer expect from you:: 

What can the interviewer expect from you: Appropriate attire An understanding of the organization and the position Energy – active/assertive/enthusiastic Arrive to the interview on time Use a firm but not a crushing handshake Good eye contact Smile, appear confident, composed Do not ramble. Be specific about events/challenges/outcomes Bring extra copies of your resume Valid questions

What can you expect from the Interviewer.: 

What can you expect from the Interviewer. Concern for your well being Will take notes Fairness May interrupt you Stays on time Professional Focused Open ended questions Tell me about a time when …. Describe a situation …. Give me an example of …. Probing questions How Why What was your specific role