How to answer behavioral interview questions?

Nowadays in more and more job interviews, interviewers are asking behavioral based interview questions rather than the traditional questions that focus on the interview’s experience and skills. This is because behavioral based interview questions can judge the competency of an employee better as behavior plays a vital role in the job performance of an employee.  Going through sample interview questions will help you a lot in clearing the round. Given below are some tips that will help you clear the behavioral round if followed.


Be specific  


Behavioral answers tend to be lengthy as you need to describe a situation and how you behaved in the same. If you are asked to describe a situation where you performed multitasking then do not tell a story, it will just bore the interviewer and you will lose focus in mentioning the required details. 


So when you mention a situation, just highlight the problem and how you solved it, don’t forget to mention the reason that made you took a particular decision.  


Give examples


Whenever you say anything, just don’t tell about your qualities. You must always support your answer with sufficient examples. When you give examples it clarifies your intention behind taking the decision. So give as much examples as possible.


Relate your resume with what you say


While answering behavioral questions make sure what you say about yourself relates with what is mentioned in your resume. You may speak excellent and give some fantastic examples but if facts does not match with what you have written then you will sound artificial. Doing this will spoil your image in front of the interviewer and you are likely to lose the job. 


Use the time wisely


Remember that you do not have the entire day to prove yourself as the best candidate in front of the interviewer. You have to use the time wisely and get your points across in the best way  within the stipulated time. So speak only about the relevant points and impress the interviewer. He will remember you among all the other candidates by the way you perform in the interview. 


Follow these tips and go through here for some sample behavior interview questions so that you get an idea of what interview questions you will be asked.