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| Stockamp uses behavioral interviews as a means of predicting future success through past performance. We identify specific job-related skills and abilities that we believe will make our employees successful. Interview questions then center on these behaviors to determine if the candidate possesses these traits. Questions typically start out with: "Tell about a time..." or "Describe a situation...." |
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| Preparing for a behavioral interview is the key to success! The best way to prepare for a behavioral question is to practice. Take advantage of interviewing workshops and mock interviews offered through your career center. You can also prepare by researching our website. Try to identify key themes or traits we are looking for in an employee so you can begin to predict which competencies we will look for in the interview. Once you have identified these potential competencies, think of examples from your past experience that demonstrate them well. We recommend Quintessential Careers as another resource to review prior to your interview. |
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| In the interview, your response needs to be specific and detailed. You should be prepared to describe the situation, what specific action(s) you took and the positive result or outcome. |
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| Use examples from a variety of your past experiences. Examples can range from work experience, internships, school projects, activities, etc. Make sure you vary your examples; don't take them all from just one area of your life. Use fairly recent examples as opposed to those that occurred more than three years ago. |
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| Try to use examples that are compelling and challenging, not those that required little more than an average effort to complete. You should also choose examples where you can describe the result, as opposed to discussing projects and situations that are currently in-process. |
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| Be specific and detailed about your individual role in the situation you are describing. If you are describing a group project, make sure you identify your role in the project and what you specifically did to achieve the desired outcome. Refrain from using “we” in responding to the question. |
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| Learn more about how to prepare for your interview with us. |
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