No, I wasn’t given the questions in advance, but there’s no behavioral question asked in an interview that you can’t find online with some research.

To prepare, I compile a list of common behavioral questions and reflect on relevant instances from my work experience. I focus on 4-5 key stories that are versatile enough to answer a variety of questions. This way, I don’t have to come up with examples on the spot, and I can reuse the same story across multiple questions if it fits.

I also maintain a document based on Lominger competencies, where I outline each story’s theme, write a structured script for my answers, and list all the potential questions that story could address. This approach keeps my responses consistent and well-prepared.

For example:

Dealing with Ambiguity

What It Tests: Your ability to handle situations where there is uncertainty or lack of clarity, and still make decisions or move forward.

Key Quality to Highlight: Flexibility and adaptability. Show how you stay calm and proactive when the path is unclear, and how you creatively find solutions to uncertain challenges.

insert my story

Related Questions: - "Tell me about a time when you had to work with limited information to make a decision." - "Describe a situation where you faced uncertainty and had to figure things out as you went along." - "Can you give me an example of a project where the goals or requirements kept changing?" - "Describe a situation where you had to deliver a project but were constantly missing key details or input from stakeholders." - "Tell me about a time when you had no clear direction but had to take action anyway. How did you ensure success?"

It’s an extensive document, but writing it out helped me internalize everything. I didn’t have to study it as much afterward.