Page 9 As a candidate, you should be equipped to answer the questions thoroughly. Obviously, you can prepare better for this type of interview if you know which skills that the employer has predetermined to be necessary for the job you seek. Researching the company and talking to people who work there will enable you to zero in on the kinds of behaviors the company wants. Some typical behaviors that employers might be trying to get at in a behavior-based interview include: Adaptability Communication-Oral Communication-Written Control Analysis Attention to Detail Decisiveness Delegation Development of Subordinates Energy Entrepreneurial Equipment Operation Insight Fact Finding-Oral Financial Analytical Flexibility Impact Independence Initiative Innovation Integrity Judgment Leadership/Influence Listening Motivation Negotiation Organizational Participative Sensitivity Management Planning and Organizing Practical Learning Presentation Skills Process Operation Rapport Building Resilience Previous Page Next Page Back to Job-Interview-Preparation Index Page