4 Things You Must do to Pass Your Next Behavioral Job Interview

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You saw a job posting, sent in your resume, and waited. Then came the news, you were picked – and they want to have you come in for an interview – a behavioral interview.

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Getting yourself mentally ready for a behavioral interview can be overwhelming. If you don’t know what questions the interviewer will ask, how can you ever feel confident that you are ready?

The answer to this question is preparation. Actually, over preparation.

What is a Behavioral Job Interview?

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Preparing for a Behavioral Interview

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Step 1: Gather Your Stories

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Step 2: Write Out Your Stories

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