How to practice for behavioral interview questions

Last month, we covered storytelling and how it plays out during the interview process. This month, let’s take a deeper dive into crafting your narrative and preparing answers for the types of questions that you are likely to get.

During the interview process, you need to be prepared for anything. Nevertheless, most organizations still do some form of “behavioral interviews.”

Behavioral interview questions usually feature real-life scenarios and are designed to showcase your skills and experience, as well as attributes such as resilience, problem-solving, and a growth mindset.

Here are some examples to help you practice:

And the list goes on! There are many different scenarios, but they all are essentially getting to the same point. Ideally, you should briefly describe the situation, what specific action you took, and the positive result. Think through these scenarios ahead of time if you can.