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Chapter 5 practice questions in this chapter we'll go over the practice questions included with this

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course.

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Let's begin with a brief discussion about behavioral interviews these days most job interviews are conducted

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as behavioral interviews.

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This means that the interviewer asks questions which are based on discovering how a person reacted to

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a situation in the past.

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The theory behind behavioral interviewing is that past behavior predicts future behavior rather than

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asking questions about your belief system.

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The interviewer will mostly ask questions about your past behavior in a behavioral interview questions

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begin with seemingly vague open ended phrases listen for questions that begin with phrases such as.

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Tell me about a time when Or describe a situation where or give me an example of.

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Even though these questions may appear to be vague The interviewer is listening for very specific responses

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when answering questions in a behavioral interview.

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Always be sure to include four main points in the same order.

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First describe the situation.

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Second describe the goals or what needed to be done.

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Third describe exactly what you did.

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Using as many strong verbs as possible.

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Fourth describe the positive results of your work.

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As we review these practice questions I'll give you some specific examples of what behavioral answers

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sound like.

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Listen for the four parts of each answer.

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You should practice answering behavioral questions until the format becomes comfortable and natural.

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Practicing your answers to behavioral questions in advance will help you to keep from rambling.

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Once you're at the interview.

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If you do find yourself rambling.

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Simply stop speaking.

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Smile and say something like I'm sorry I got a little off track.

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Did that answer your question.

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The keys to success during a behavioral interview are to follow the format and keep your answers concise.
