Behavioural Event Interview BEI
Behavioural Event Interview BEI
The behavioural interview technique is used by employers to evaluate a candidate's experiences and behaviours in order to determine their potential for success. The interviewer identifies desired skills and behaviors, then structures open-ended questions and statements to elicit detailed responses. A rating system is developed and selected criteria are evaluated during the interview.
Gathers data through a structured interview on how people respond and behave in specific situations because
Past performance
predicts
Future performance
Evaluate the candidates knowledge of specific situations or procedures Gather data about interpersonal performance and on specific tasks
Follow-up questions test for consistency and determine if the candidate exhibited the desired behavior in that situation
Can you give me an example? What did you do? What did you say? What were you thinking? How did you feel? What was your role? What was the result?
You will notice an absence of such questions as, Tell me about your strengths and weaknesses.
Be honest. Dont embellish or omit any part of the story. The interviewer will find out if your story is built on a weak foundation.
Be specific. Dont generalize about several events; give a detailed accounting of one event.
Describe the Situation What was the Task you needed to accomplish? What Action(s) did you take? What Result(s) did you achieve?
Research the school, university, company, business unit, or department Understand what they do and what they are about. Understand the job description so you are familiar with the tasks required.
Practice question #1
Please give me an example of a time when you had to take steps to change or influence the culture of your organization.
Remember the formula for success
Please give me an example of a time when you had to take steps change or influence the culture of your organization.
Situation Task Action Results
Practice question #2
Describe a time when you had to create partnerships with another organization or group despite contentious relationships between the parties
Practice question #3
Tell me about a time when you raised funds for your organization? How did you go about it and what was the result?
Practice question #4
Tell me about a time when you met with utter failure. What did you learn from the situation and how has it changed you now?
Practice question #5
Tell me about a time when you had to deal with the media on behalf of your organization. How did you handle embarrassing or difficult situations for your organization that were thrust into the public eye?
Practice question #6
Tell me about a time when you had to create a collaborative partnership in an unexpected place. Who was involved? How did the situation work out?
Practice question #7
Tell me about how you have brought innovation to your organization. What steps did you take? What happened?
"Tell me about a time when you had to stick by a decision you had made, even though it made you very unpopular.
"Give us an example of something particularly innovative that you have done that made a difference in the workplace.
"What happened the last time you were late with a project?
"Have you ever witnessed a person doing something that you felt was against company policy. What did you do and why?"
How would you create a behavioral event interview for HIRING a new employee ?
Review the job description Examine skill deficits on your team
Create a list of tasks and note the steps critical to successful task completion
Create your list of questions
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EFFORTS BY:
PARMESH VASHI ADIL KHERANI
SALAHUDIN SHAIKH
NEHA RAWAL KARISHMA