Preparing for Behavioral Interviews
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Before the Interview:
Before your interview, make sure to research the company and what current or past projects they are working on. Doing research on the company will also help you develop questions to ask the interviewer. Asking questions at the end of your interview will help showcase your genuine interest in the company and that you want to work there.
Using the STAR Method for Behavioral Questions:
STAR is an acronym to help you remember the most important parts of your answer to their question. Utilizing the star method helps create a clear and understandable story so the interviewer can easily understand your skills by giving real-life examples of how you solve problems.
| S-Situation |
| T-Task |
| A-Action |
| R-Result |
After the Interview:
After your interview is over, reach out to the person who interviewed you and/or the recruiter to thank them for their time and consideration. This may also be a good time to ask follow-up questions or mention a way you both connected during the conversation. Good luck!