(Note to instructor: This
exercise is optional and could serve as an extension of the previous one
if time allows.)
The purpose of this next step is to translate your question into a
behavioral what if scenario. Instead
of asking the question directly to an interviewee, imagine a situation
where the question might arise. To
carry forward our example from the previous exercise: Imagine that you
were in a sales situation where you had to compete for customers with
other salespeople. One
salesperson in particular works in a very aggressive style with the
customers. What would you do
in this situation.
An example of a good response might be, I would try to strike a
compromise with the other salesperson where we both got a reasonable share
of customers without having to hound them as they came in the door.
An example of a poor response might be, I could definitely become more
aggressive than that other person in order to keep making a lot of
sales.
Once youve written out your scenario and possible positive and negative
responses, turn to your neighbor and try out your scenario with them.
Make sure you begin by describing the job title.