There are times wherein we ask the applicants on how they are going to react in a certain situation. This kind of interview question is important because it helps you determine the action plans of each person and also their way of adapting in different circumstances. In line with this, the situation that you need to present as an interviewer must be related to the behavior that you are gauging.
Here are some tips to help you come up with a perfect "situational" question during interviews:
-Think of and select 15-20 stories illustrating your assets.
-Practice telling your stories until they are brief and concise, one to three minutes long.
-Let others help you out - use examples of quotes from bosses or customers, i.e., "My boss gave me a good preformance review, she/he liked the way I stepped in to get the job done without being told to."
-A Good story sets the stage, demonstrates the appropriate skill in action and has a positive outcome, that is, shows how you solved a problem or overcame an obstacle. When setting the stage paint a bleak picture of the situation so that when you show how you solved the problem your impact becomes bright and clear.
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