This interview technique is quickly becoming a favorite among employers. You will know you are in a behavioral interview when the interviewer starts asking you for specific examples of past performance.

The basic premise driving behavioral (competency-based) interviews is that an applicant’s recent, relevant past performance is the best predictor of future performance, in a similar environment. You can rest assured that a behavior-based interview question is directly linked to an important task or essential function of the position. (more…)