Behavioral question

How it is used

Based on the idea that past behavior predicts future behavior. Typical examples: 'Tell me about a time you disagreed with a colleague' or 'Describe a situation where you missed a deadline.' Candidates often structure their answers with the STAR method.

Example sentences

1. Most of the interview was behavioral questions about teamwork and conflict.

2. A typical behavioral question is: 'Tell me about a time you had to meet a tight deadline.'

Common collocations

• answer behavioral questions
• behavioral interview
• behavioral interview questions

Related terms

• STAR methodA way of answering behavioral questions in four parts, Situation, Task, Action and Result, so that the example is clear and complete.
• job interviewA formal meeting in which an employer asks a candidate questions to decide whether they are right for a job.
• weaknessA quality or skill that you are not very good at yet, or an area where you need to improve.
• achievementSomething good that you did successfully through effort or skill, often shown on a CV with a result or a number.

More terms: Interview Questions & Answers

• tell me about yourself
• why do you want to work here
• where do you see yourself in five years
• do you have any questions for us