What’s the best way to prepare for a behavioral interview without overpreparing?

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This may seem like overkill, but I have an excel with all my projects, relevant skills learned, and how they relate to typical behavioral questions (e.g., difficult client, challenging problem, data driven recommendation). It’s more work up front, but easy to maintain and really helpful

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OP - you compete with people who are doing this, so at the least you should do what SC1 is suggesting!

I put together a list of common questions and outline answers/examples for each

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Just overprepare, assuming you really want the job. It is simpler than trying to define and optimize for not overpreparing.

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Be a mature well-adjusted adult.

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I have answers for each type of behavioral question in bullet point format so I highlight the points I want to make with conversational language in between each point. That way it sounds natural.

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Identify the common scenarios asked about (complexity, managing without authority, risk, recovering from failure, critical feedback, etc.) come up with unique talking points for each using the STAR method. Prep for a few curveballs.

Also, take notes while you’re interviewing about what questions they’re asking you. Often, the questions indicate internal dysfunction or toxicity. They are signaling with the questions they ask about the environment you’ll face. It’s important for you to make sure it’s a fit for environment you want to work in.

I also have a running list of experiences in STAR format. I’d rather over prepare than not. It’s the worst feeling leaving an interview knowing you could have done better if you prepped differently. Moral of the story…over prepare and leave it all on the table! 🤙🏼😊

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I can pre-set a list of x5 questions into this software
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I can access the recordings as a single file to post (with permission of course)

It's similar to video interview software but I haven't found exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks!

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Please suggest.
I've 3 yoe in techno-functional domain.
I wish to go into technical (development) profile now, but not as a fresher. I want to continue with 3 yoe.
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I've learned Java, springboot, restfulAPIs, kafka, but still hesitant to go for interviews as I do not have projects to discuss.

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