Podcast Epiosode 247: Mastering Behavioral Interviews (w/Sadie Jones)

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re talking with ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones about what behavioral interviews are and how you can prepare to handle them if you encounter one.

In this episode we discuss:

• What exactly is a behavioral interview?
• Some examples of common behavioral interview questions
• What the interviewer can learn about you from this type of questioning
• Employing the STAR technique to answer behavioral questions
• The danger of overpreparing your answers
• How to frame a positive story

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Resources:

• CareerDicta
• Podcast Episode 166: How to Frame Your Job Search Story (w/Sadie Jones)
• Podcast Episode 175: Top Interview Questions with ex-BigLaw Recruiter Sadie Jones
• Preparing for 1L Interviews: How to Craft Your Story
• 30 Behavioral Interview Questions You Should Be Ready to Answer
• How to Use the STAR Interview Response Technique

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