Bank examiner interview questions

Behavioral based interview questions can stump even the savviest interviewer. It is imperative to spend time preparing and practicing your responses to these questions. An effective way to prepare is by anticipating which skills are required for the position. You can do this by reviewing the job description, researching the company and talking to people who work there. For example, if you are interviewing for a sales job, the interviewer will probably want to know how you can persuade others. They may ask a question like this: “Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way.” There are many sample behavioral based interview question banks available on the internet. Many will sort the questions by skill set so you can target your research and prepare more effectively. 

Using the “STAR” (Situation, Task, Action, Result) methodology will also help you frame your answers to these questions. Explain the situation you were faced with. Describe the tasks you had to perform. Articulate what action you took to solve the problem. Explain what the end result was and how you were successful. Be specific and genuine with your examples and provide adequate details. Quantify the end result whenever possible; specific numbers and data points legitimize your answers.
While the questions used in a behavioral based interview will vary depending upon the characteristics the employer is seeking, here are some of the more common questions:

• Tell me about a conflict you had at your last job and how you handled or resolved it.
• Give me an example of a time when you set a goal and were able to meet or achieve it OR were unsuccessful at achieving it.
• Tell me about a time when you had to deal with a difficult co-worker who wasn't doing his/her fair share of the work.
• Tell me about how you worked effectively under pressure.
• Give an example of a situation when you had to go above and beyond expectations in order to complete a task.
• Tell me about a time where you had to lead a project and how you handled it.

Behavioral based interviewing may appear to be challenging, but preparation is the key to success. Keep a record of all your notable achievements and challenging projects on a regular basis. Tracking this level of detail and being able to reiterate it in an interview will surely impress the interviewer and set you apart from your competitors.