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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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Behavioral-style interviews typically follow a similar format, even if you don’t know an interviewer’s exact questions.

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You can take specific steps to prepare for it, and hopefully walk out with your dream job.

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What is a Behavioral Job Interview?

Behavioral interviews provide insight into how a candidate has previously behaved in a particular situation.

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Preparing for a Behavioral Interview

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Step 1: Gather Your Stories

The key to mastering the behavioral interview is, in a word, stories. Well-organized and compelling stories are the key to nailing your behavioral interview.

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Step 2: Write Out Your Stories

You will want to ensure your stories follow the process outlined here: - Describe the situation - Layout the problem - Detail the action you took to solve the problem

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Step 3: Rehearse Your Stories

Spend an hour or two reading through sample interview questions and think about what story applies to each. 

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