Behavior Based Interviews

Behavior Based Interviewing is a Behavior Based Interview (BBI) is based on the
belief that past performance is the best predictor of future performance. Therefore,
expect to be asked to describe a situation or task you encountered,what action you took, and what the
outcome was. I refer to this as the STAR approach:
S= Situation
T= Task
A= Action
R= Results
Sign up for a coaching class by simply sending me an email to kayrose.academy@gmail.com and learn moreabout how to prepare yourself for a behavior based interview so that you can begin planning and practicing what “stories” you will share during the interview. Arm yourself with negative situations too and be prepared to say how you made the best of a bad situation and learned something in the process. Interviews are a two-way process so you should ask questions to learn more about the job and the organization.

Below are questions for you to ask the interviewer:

Where does this job fit into the organizational structure?
What qualities do the people possess that have already been successful in this job?
What kind of orientation and training are available to new employees?

How to prepare for an interview...

Questions to ask yourself To help you develop information about "you," ask yourself these questions:

 Your Qualifications 
What qualifications do you have that relate to the position? What skills or abilities have you developed recently? What are some examples from a previous job where you've shown initiative? What have been your greatest accomplishments? What is important to you in a job? What motivates you in your work? What qualities do you find important in a manager or a coworker?

Your Career Goals 
What would you like to be doing five years from now? How will you judge yourself to be a success? How will you achieve success? What type of position are you interested in? How will this job fit in your career plans? What do you expect from this job? When can you start? Your Work Experience What have you learned from your past jobs? What are/were your major responsibilities? What specific skills used in previous jobs relate to this position? How does your previous experience relate to this position? What did you like most/least about your last job?

Your Education
 How has your education prepared you for this position? What were your favorite classes/activities at school? Why did you choose your major? Do you plan to continue your education?

Interviewing tips that will get you a job

Preparation is an important part of the interview process. The time you spend
preparing prior to the interview will be time well spent in your job search
process. The following are some tips on what you can do to prepare yourself
before, during, and after a job interview.

Before the Interview
-Review the Job Specification and Position Description.
-Review your résumé and be prepared to discuss your relevant skills.
-Decide who your references are. They should be a current or past
supervisor, coworker, teacher/professor or associate who has knowledge
of your work history, skills, abilities, accomplishments, initiative, education
and integrity. Get permission to use their name in advance and collect
their current contact information (including e-mail address).
-Bring extra copies of your résumé and a notebook.
-Dress for Success -Appearance should reflect maturity and self confidence.
-Be neat, clean, and dress in good taste.
-Find out where the interview will be, obtain clear directions, and confirm
the time. Plan to arrive 10- 15 minutes early.

During the Interview
-Relax! Think of the interview as a conversation, not an interrogation.
-Be enthusiastic, confident, courteous, and honest.
-Listen to the questions carefully and give clear, concise, and thoughtful
answers.
-Convey interest in the organization and knowledge of the position.
Ask relevant questions about the job or department.
-Present a list of your references and any letters of recommendation or
reference that you may have to offer.
-End the interview with a firm handshake and thank the interview panel for
their time and consideration.

After the Interview
Send a concise 1 – 3 paragraph thank-you letter within 24 to 48 hours of
the interview. Reiterate your interest in the position, mention anything you
know reinforces you as a good fit for the job, and your contact
information. If you are not selected for the job, it is OK to politely ask an interviewer
which area(s) you could improve on in the future!