Why Do Employers Use Behavioral Interviewing?
This technique provides school district representatives with objective information that they don’t get from a traditional interview question. For example, if an employer asks, “do you work well with people from diverse cultures?” your response will most likely be “yes”. If the employer asks “Tell me about a time when you had to work with people from diverse cultures.” you will respond with a story about a situation where this was the case. The employer will then be able to judge for him/herself whether you actually do perform well, according to his/her standards. This also gives you the opportunity to prove by example that you can handle the task at hand. How To Answer • Your answers to behavioral interview questions need to be specific and detailed. • Listen carefully to what the interviewer asks so that you can give an answer that’s relevant to the question. If you are unsure, ask for clarification. • You can use examples from either school or work. • Tell a story about something you
