Hello Interview Podcast: Why Behavioral Interviews are So Important

🥵 Warning: hot takes ahead! Had a great conversation with Stefan Mai, check it out!

Hey everyone,

Last week I had the pleasure of being on guest on Stefan Mai’s Hello Interview podcast and the episode just dropped!

We talked through many aspects of Behaviorals, including why they’re important and how you should prep for them.

Here’s what we cover:

00:00 Introduction to Behavioral Interviews
02:15 The Importance of Behavioral Interviews
06:00 Evaluating Candidates in Behavioral Interviews
12:43 Understanding Interviewer Signals
18:11 Presenting Your Experience Effectively
24:13 The Importance of Authenticity in Interviews
25:35 Common Candidate Mistakes and Red Flags
30:50 Making a Strong First Impression
37:00 Team Match and Asking Questions

If you’re looking for a mock interview, check out Hello Interview, one of the places where I provide mocks to candidates. One of the things I love about Hello Interview is the depth of feedback you get back from your mock interviewers. They have a structured system, aligning the feedback you receive with the signal areas assessed by your target company, and AI assistance to help the interviewer write a detailed and thorough response with key takeaways. Other than being paid for mock interviews (like anyone else on their platform), I am in no way sponsored by Hello Interview :)

Special thanks to Stefan for having me!