Interviewing skills are one of the most critical skills needed for your job search and career development. Interviewing is your in-person (or virtual) opportunity to impress the employer. It's the best opportunity to sell your skills, experience, and qualifications for the job. It's important to note that it's your job to exude confidence, body language, and dress appropriately for interviews. These are just the basics of interviewing, but there are five stages that you should be aware of when it comes to successfully delivering on your skills:
Although most people are nervous about interviewing, it's important to remember that it is just a two-way communication (conversation). Interviewing is a fact-finding mission. Proper preparation, energy, enthusiasm, and strategy will set you up for success.
Behavioral focuses on a candidate's past experiences by asking candidates to provide specific examples of how they have demonstrated certain behaviors, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Situational interviews which are similar to behavioral interviews allow you to communicate your expertise, skills, and talent for overcoming challenges on the job.
Prepare for a behavioral/situational interview by taking notes about your experiences, skills, and qualifications. YES! HAVE NOTES PREPARED FOR YOUR INTERVIEW WITH EXAMPLES OF YOUR EXPERIENCE! Be prepared to answer all behavioral/situational questions in the S.T.A.R. format.
S - Situation - Set the scene and give the necessary details of your example.
T - Task - Describe what your responsibility was in that situation.
A - Action - Explain exactly what steps you took to address it.
R - Result - Share what outcomes your actions achieved.
Source: https://www.shrm.org/LearningAndCareer/learning/Documents/Behavioral%20Interviewing%20Guide%20for%20Early%20Career%20Candidates.pdf
Source: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/situational-interview-questions-and-answers#:~:text=A%20situational%20interview%20allows%20you%20to%20communicate%20your,answers%20highlight%20your%20best%20professional%20accomplishments%20and%20abilities.
Source: https://www.themuse.com/advice/star-interview-method