As we all know there is a trend occurring in the hiring market that is seeming to focus more on the soft skills that candidates possess than their academic education and professional qualifications. You know, Hard Skills are your technical expertise and Soft Skills are how you behave & interact with others. It appears that hiring managers are more often focusing on finding candidates who possess a repertoire of soft skills that make them a good fit for leadership roles as well as their company culture.
These days, it takes more than confidence and personality to make you a standout candidate. Interviews have always included behavioral questions, however, these types of questions are now more important for candidates to be aware of. If you are seeking a job role that exposes you to team or consumer interactions you need this information in your job search toolbox. It is invaluable.
@Laura Thebodeau just posted about Soft Skills and @Steven Ransom recently posted about Interview Introductions and it got me thinking about an article I had saved previously because as a hiring manager, I used these very same questions to help format my interviews with prospective employees in Hospitality. This article focuses on what is known as the STAR method and it can be incredibly useful to help job seekers answer some of the common behavioral interview questions they will surely have to answer.
I recommend using this method to identify experiences you've had in your job and solidify your answers using real life examples. Doing so will improve your confidence and enhance your ability to respond to behavioral questions without losing your composure. Check out this terrific article & let me know what you think in the comments 👍
Be sure to read Laura's and Steve's posts as well as they go hand in hand on this topic. Let us know in the comments about your experiences and thoughts on this. We'd love to have your input and insights!
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Wher Is the event being held I'm in Clewiston FL
Very good intro to the topic.