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Preparing for Behavioral Interviews
Employers increasingly use behavioral interviews to evaluate candidates’ suitability for a specific position. Unlike technical interviews, which consider a candidate’s technical knowledge, behavioral interviews assess interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
This chapter will delve deeply into behavioral interviews and examine the six categories of commonly posed behavioral questions. We will also discuss effectively responding to these queries using the STARR method, a tried-and-true technique for organizing precise and concise responses.
In addition, we will discuss the significance of measuring cultural compatibility and how to prepare for this aspect of the interviewing process. ...
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