What to do and what to avoid in a behavioral interview for software engineers and data scientists
Behavioral interviews have become an essential part of landing any job at a major tech company. You must not only prove that you can do the job, but you must also show that you would be a good co-worker and fit in well at a company if you wish to land an offer.
Because behavioral interviews are not technical, many candidates do not take the time to properly prepare for them, but you can easily lose your chances of getting a job by doing poorly in the behavioral interview.
To help with your preparation, this blog will look at the dos and don’ts of behavioral interviews. I will discuss how to make your answers more effective and what to avoid to prove to the interviewer that you are someone with whom they would want or love to work. Before we get started, remember that you can watch my video on this topic if you prefer watching to reading. Okay, let’s get started!
- Behavioral Interview Basics
- Do Your Research: Questions about the Company
- Emphasize Impact: Questions about You
- Show Multiple Attributes of Yourself…
