In a behavioral interview, the interviewer asks the applicant to reflect on his or her past experiences. (Source: Janz, 1982) After deciding what skills are needed for the position, the interviewer will ask questions to find out if the candidate possesses these skills. The purpose of behavioral interviewing is to find links between the job’s requirements and how the applicant’s experience and past behaviors match those requirements. A situational interview requires the applicant to explain how he or she would handle a series of hypothetical situations. Situational-based questions evaluate the applicant’s judgment, ability, and knowledge. (Source: Latham and Saari, 1984)" Now it's time to practice for these increasingly common questions.

Answer the question 

Describe a time when you were faced with a stressful situation. How did you handle the situation? 

Answer the question, You and a colleague are working on a project together; however, your colleague fails to do his agreed portion of the work. What would you do?