What Are Behavioral Interview Questions?
The basic premise underlying behavior based job interviewing is the belief that the best predictor of future behavior is past behavior. Behavioral interview questions cannot be answered with a simple yes or no response. The idea is to get applicants talking about their past, which can provide you into very telling glimpses about how they will function as employees. Instead of asking candidates hypothetical questions, behavioral questioning techniques focus on getting applicants to share information about their experiences and actions, and the associated outcomes or consequences.
