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Preparing for the Interview — Quiz

Question 2 • Career Planning and Development

Why do employers ask behavioral interview questions?

Answer
A
They need to verify the exact dates and locations listed on the candidate's resume.
B
They want to test whether a candidate can invent creative fictional stories.
C
They believe that past behavior is a strong predictor of future performance.
D
They are trying to make the candidate feel uncomfortable and observe the reaction.

Explanation

Employers ask behavioral questions to learn how a candidate handled situations in the past. They use those examples because past behavior can be a strong indicator of how the person may perform in similar situations in the future. The correct choice is “They believe that past behavior is a strong predictor of future performance.”

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