Behavioral-based interview questions are a common aspect of the recruitment process for health and safety professionals in Australia. These questions are designed to evaluate a candidate’s past behavioral and how they would handle similar situations in the future. To excel in a behavioral-based interview, it is important to be prepared and know what to expect. Below we provide some easy tips on how to answer behavioral-based interview questions at your next interview.

1. Be Prepared: Before the interview, research the company and the role you are applying for. This will help you understand the expectations and requirements of the position, and allow you to prepare specific examples of how you have demonstrated the necessary skills and behaviors in the past.
2. Use the STAR Method: When answering behavioral-based questions, it is important to use the STAR method. This means describing a situation, the task you were given, the action you took, and the result you achieved. This helps to structure your answer and make it easier for the interviewer to understand your thought process.
3. Be Specific: Avoid generic answers and instead be specific about your past experiences. Provide specific examples of how you have demonstrated the skills and behaviors required for the position. This will help to illustrate your abilities and show the interviewer how you can bring value to the company.
4. Emphasize Your Technical Safety Skills: As a health and safety professional, it is important to emphasize your technical skills and how you have applied them in previous roles. This could include specific examples of how you have identified and addressed safety hazards, implemented safety procedures, and trained employees on safety protocols.
5. Demonstrate Your Communication Skills: Effective communication is crucial in a Health & Safety Professional. When answering behavioral-based questions, it is important to demonstrate your communication skills by describing how you have effectively communicated with different stakeholders, including employees, management, and regulators.
6. Show Your Problem-Solving Skills: Health and safety professionals are often called upon to solve complex problems. When answering behavioral-based questions, it is important to show how you have used your problem-solving skills to identify and address safety issues in the workplace.

In conclusion, behavioral-based interview questions are an important part of the recruitment process for many orginsations. By being prepared, using the STAR method, being specific, emphasizing your technical skills, demonstrating your communication skills, and showing your problem-solving skills, you can demonstrate to the interviewer that you are the right candidate for the job.

If you need some further tips or coaching around how to best answer behavioral based interview questions feel free to reach out to Amanda or Pete for a coffee and a chat.