behavioural interviewing by joachim ravoth
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This presentation is customized for job seekers who wanted to have a quick download about behavioural interviewing. It gives a great overview of what to avoid and how to build your success stories for various interview scenarios.TRANSCRIPT
BEHAVIOURAL INTERVIEWING PART 1 + 11
December 2013 by
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Short Bio…
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Agenda Part 1:
The Selection Process
Timeline
Roles
Interview Types
Preparation
STAR stories
Selection Process & Timelines
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The Selection Process
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Interview Timeline
Interview Roles !
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Interview Roles
Role of Interviewer
w Learn about the candidate
w Determine “fit”
w Sell the company
w Rank candidates
w Share your knowledge about the company
w Determine “fit”
w Sell yourself
w Get invited to a 2nd interview
Role of Interviewee
Interview Types
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Types of Interviews
w Telephone/Screening Interview
w Panel Interview
w Dining/Meal Interview
w Placement Agency Interview
w Online (Skyping, Video Conferencing)
Interview Preparation !
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Preparing for Interviews
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Full Preparation
w Emotional
w Mental
w Physical
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Visual!How you look and act
Vocal!
55%!
38%!
How you use your voice
Verbal!What you say
7%!
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Your Presentation
u Appearance
u Voice and speech
u Non-verbal
STAR Stories!
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Behavioural Interviewing Model
Purpose
Premise
Method
Past behaviour predicts future behaviour Interviewer wishes to seek an understanding of past experiences Interviewer collects examples, “STAR’s”, for each success factor
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Competencies w Skills, abilities and personality traits that identify successful
employees against specific roles within an organization
w Visible Knowledge, skills and experience
w Hidden Attitudes, attributes, traits, self concept, personal
style, motivation and values
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Reflect on the following questions:
w What key competencies are highlighted in your accomplishments?
w What would people who know you well, say about your visible and hidden competencies?
w What are the few things you do well that demonstrate your transferable skills?
w Pick 3 key competencies that you can state with pride and conviction and discuss them with a partner
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STARSs
Situation Task Action Result
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False STARs QUESTION: What is one of your strengths? w I think I was pretty good at meeting my month end
deadlines and reporting.
w I consistently met my month end deadlines and reporting and quickly handled any problems that could cause a possible delay. For example there was a time when…..
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Stay Away From…
“I thought…”
“I would…”
“I probably would…”
“Sometimes I…”
“Usually I…”
“Our team did…”
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STAR Samples Sample #1 Sample #2
Trigger Name: Tracking System Assoc. Directory
Situation, Task, Problem
Actions:
Results:
• Hard to find client information • Needed a system to manage client
activity effectively
• Created a computerized tracking system on FileMaker Pro that quickly enabled me to look up: 1) client conversations 2) mutual expectations
• Efficient & productive meetings • AND colleagues heard about it
and the system was implemented nationally, across the company
• Year after year, lost money in production of Directory
• Difficulty attracting good sales people • Hard to meet deadlines
• Created 1st ever co-editor roles –partnered with the sales & production teams
• Developed commission model based on individual sales – huge motivator
• High energy, enthusiastic sales team • Turned a profit for the 1st time ever • Produced a directory that the
association members loved
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Practice 1 : Your STAR Stories
Pick one STAR Story - 5 Minutes to takes notes Pick a Partner – Exchange Star Stories 3-5 minutes each Listen Carefully – Takes notes Share with the seminar participants
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Rapport Building
Difficult & Inappropriate Questions
Good Questions to Ask
Reflection & Follow-Up
Managing References
Negotiating Job Offers
Agenda Part 11:
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Interview Timeline
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First Impression
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Difficult Questions What are some difficult questions you don’t want to trip you up?
u Why did you leave your last position?
u What is your ideal job? Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
u Tell me about something you had difficulty with in your last position.
u Describe a time when your work was criticized.
u What did you like the most and least about your last boss?
u Why should we hire you?
u You’re not the right candidate for the job…
Inappropriate Questions
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Inappropriate Questions
u Are you married?
u Do you have/plan on having any children?
u What is your age?
u What is your religion?
u What’s the best way to deal with these?
Good Questions to Ask and When?!
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Questions to Ask § Is this a new role or are you replacing someone?
§ What would you like done differently by the next person who fills this position?
§ What are the key priorities and challenges you see for a person in this role in the first six months?
§ What keeps you up at night? What are your challenges?
§ What are the competencies/qualities that are most important in this position?
§ How would you define your managerial style? How would we work together?
§ Tell me a bit about the corporate culture.
§ May I meet members of the team I will be working with?
YQ* - Your Good Questions to Ask What are good questions to ask…
1. During the interview?
2. At the end of the interview?
1-2 mins.
2-3 mins.
30-45 mins.
5-10 mins.
1-2 mins.
OpenEnded
Q’s
Tell Me About Yourself
IdleChit Chat Close
Next StepFollow-up
BehaviouralInterviewing(Specific Q’s)
“STAR”
YQ* = Your questions
YQ*
2-3 mins.
10-15 mins.
YQ*YQ*
1-2 mins.
2-3 mins.
30-45 mins.
5-10 mins.
1-2 mins.
OpenEnded
Q’s
OpenEnded
Q’s
Tell Me About Yourself
Tell Me About Yourself
IdleChit Chat
IdleChit Chat Close
Next StepFollow-up
Close Next StepFollow-up
BehaviouralInterviewing(Specific Q’s)
“STAR”
BehaviouralInterviewing(Specific Q’s)
“STAR”
YQ* = Your questions
YQ*YQ*
2-3 mins.
10-15 mins.
YQ*YQ*YQ*YQ*
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Time to Practice
Preparing for Your Practice Interview w You will all get asked a few “difficult” general
questions. For example…
1. Why did you leave your job? 2. Tell me about yourself. 3. What is your greatest strength? 4. What do you consider an area of weakness?
w Provide the interviewer a couple behavioural questions to practice STAR stories.
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STAR Samples Sample #1 Sample #2
Trigger Name: Tracking System Assoc. Directory
Situation, Task, Problem
Actions:
Results:
• Hard to find client information • Needed a system to manage client
activity effectively
• Created a computerized tracking system on FileMaker Pro that quickly enabled me to look up: 1) client conversations 2) mutual expectations
• Efficient & productive meetings • AND colleagues heard about it
and the system was implemented nationally, across the company
• Year after year, lost money in production of Directory
• Difficulty attracting good sales people • Hard to meet deadlines
• Created 1st ever co-editor roles –partnered with the sales & production teams
• Developed commission model based on individual sales – huge motivator
• High energy, enthusiastic sales team • Turned a profit for the 1st time ever • Produced a directory that the
association members loved
Reflection & Follow-Up
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Post-Interview Reflection What questions should you ask yourself following an interview?
u What went well?
u What would I do differently next time?
u Is this opportunity something I want to pursue further?
u Do I get the sense they see me as a viable candidate?
u What information do I want to get in the next meeting in order to make a decision about this job?
u What information do I need to ensure I get across regarding my experience and competencies?
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Post-Interview Follow-Up
What follow-up should you do?
Thank you to interviewers
Call to search/agency consultants
Call to referrals
Set a reminder for a date in the future to follow-up
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Mock Interview – Practice 11 Interviewee: § Provide interviewer with a quick background of the position you are
interviewing for § Give the interviewer additional questions they should ask you Interviewer: § Ask a few general questions and then prepared behavioural interview
questions § Watch for STAR stories and probe if you aren’t getting the required
information Observer: § Evaluate and provide feedback § Keep time: 10-15 minute interview and 5 minutes feedback
Managing References
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Strategic References Strategize your 3 references (include recent manager) Get their permission Provide them with…
Your resume The job description A description of why you want the role and why you are a good fit
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Reference Template
Name: Title: Working Relationship: Company: Phone: Email:
Negotiating the Offer
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BEST TIME
We love you
We must have you
We like you You accepted!
Who are you?
TOO EARLY TOO LATE
Negotiating the Offer
You signed, too late
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Compensation Options w Base Salary w Benefits & Pension w Vacation w Professional Development
w Incentives w Stock options w Bonus w Car w Memberships w Discounts w Flexible hours
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