Unit 4 Discussion – Answering Behavioral Questions

Discussion: Unit 4, Due Wednesday by 11:59 pm CT

Answering Behavioral Questions

There are many different types of job interviews. Interviews can vary by style, types of questions, and other factors. Many interviewers use behavioral interview questions to evaluate how you might contribute to the company’s culture as well as its success.

Instructions:

Choose one of the following behavioral interview questions and respond to it as you would during an interview:

1. Tell me about a time when you had to work with others. What was the situation and how did you respond?
2. Describe a time when you had to deal with others? Describe the scenario and how you handled the situation.
3. Tell me about a time when you made a mistake. What was the situation and how did you respond?

In your response, include the following:

• A detailed description of your response to the question asked in your selected situation/scenario.
• A comprehensive list of the approaches you have or would use to respond to the questions asked in your situation/scenario.

In addition, describe the “selling points” you are trying to make in your response to the chosen question.

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.

The post and responses are valued at 40 points. Please review post and response expectations. Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets criteria.

Estimated time to complete: 2 hours

Peer Response: Unit 4, Due Sunday by 11:59 pm CT

Answering Behavioral Questions

Instructions:

Please respond to one discussion post.

Reflect on your peer’s responses to their chosen question. If possible, respond to a peer who chose a different question. Given their behavioral question:

• Share the situation you would describe if you were asked the same question (if it is not a different question, share another situation you could use for that question).
  • Comment of their list of approaches to their chosen scenario.
  • Do you agree or disagree with those approaches?
  • Which approach(es) should they highlight in their interview response?
• Consider their selling points and suggest another way they could use their answer to this question as a selling point.

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.

Estimated time to complete: 1 hour