Behavioural Interviews for Software Engineers: How to Answer Common Questions

Behavioural interviews are the most important part of assessing how experienced you are and influencing the hiring decision, your level, and your salary more than technical interviews.
In this video I talk about behavioural interviews, why they are done, and how you can prepare best. In the end, I also share general tips to keep in mind in your next interview.
Don't leave your interview success to chance - going through this interview series will help you to reflect on your own goals, strengths, and weaknesses and become confident about getting the job you love.
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Chapters in this video
00:00 Intro
00:13 Why behavioural interviews are important
01:39 The perspective of an interviewer
02:47 General tips
04:37 STAR method
06:01 More general tips
08:02 5 steps on how to prepare
10:00 An example answer
12:21 Example analysis and explanation
13:31 Creating your own stories
14:04 Outro

[@markokraljevic1590]

good breakdown

[@agha-mou]

Great video! Your timing in sharing it was perfect for me! I have a behavioral interview coming up with Klarna. After a live coding interview that went just okay, I was researching how to better prepare myself. Now, I believe I have a much better chance at succeeding in the behavioral interview! Thank you for taking the effort to share this valuable information.

[@leonardthiele]

Best of luck Mohammed! Hope you get the job!

[@agha-mou]

Do you have any tips on what stories to tell when you are applying for a junior position? I am still in my last semester of studying computer science, so I don’t have the kinds of senior-level stories that I can talk about.

[@leonardthiele]

Sure. When you’re not having a couple of years experience, no one expects perfect examples for all the questions.
What is important for you to show is that you are curious, learn quickly and that you’re motivated. Focus on your potential!

[@simplygoodbusiness]

Good video, I like the list of action points and your example. Well done!