Behavior Based Questions

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Job hunting can be a daunting and even grueling experience for many college students and recent graduates. Typically, a new grad usually won’t have a catalog of experiences under their belt. Therefore, it is imperative that he or she must demonstrate their skills and intelligence in other forms when referencing experiences outside the workforce. An optimal way to showcase your ability is through well versed answers stemming from behavior-based questions. A few examples have been provided for you below:
Use a cheat loaded with behavior-based questions.
1. What was your favorite or least favorite class?
2. Tell me about a time when you had several school projects all due at once. How did you handle the workload and get everything done?
3. Tell
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What would you look to accomplish in the first 30 days/60 days/90 days on the job?
12. Describe yourself.
13. Tell me how you handled a difficult situation.
These questions above can give an employer insight into how a prospective candidate would handle daily on-the-job challenges. Remember that an interview is your opportunity sell yourself, even if your work history only includes a few summer jobs keep in mind that strong, detailed answers gives your interviewer a sense of how you approach work. Therefore, don’t be afraid to be specific and avoid answers such as, “I just answered phones.”
Plan your outfit carefully.
Rather than raiding your closet and going with an outfit that has worked for previous jobs or summer interview, research what type of interview attire is standard for the industry you’re looking to break into. If your industry is the more relaxed T-shirt and jeans versus a suit or tie type, always err on the conservative side with your fashion picks. If you are working with a recruiter, feel free to ask about interview attire recommendations. Alternatively, you can always seek guidance from Career Services on how to prepare by wearing the outfit in mind before your interview, as a way of vetting it