What type of interview explores applicants' job-related past behaviors?

• A. Situational Interviews
• B. Behavioral-Description Interview
• C. Telephonic Interview
• D. Stress Interview

Answer: (B)

Past behavior is the best predictor of future performance in hiring. In a behavioral-description interview, you’re asked to describe specific job-related situations you’ve actually faced, detailing what you did and what the results were. The emphasis is on concrete examples from your history, which lets the interviewer assess whether you have the required competencies based on evidence rather than speculation. This makes it the best fit for questions about how you’ve acted in real work scenarios.

Situational interviews ask you to explain how you would handle imagined future situations, testing your judgment and problem-solving in theory. A telephonic interview is typically a screening step to verify qualifications and fit, usually less in-depth. A stress interview aims to provoke reactions under pressure and isn’t focused specifically on past behavior.