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Negotiating Your First Job Offer

Prepare compelling stories and master the art of answering behavioral questions with confidence.

MJ

Marcus Johnson

Interview Coach

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Understanding Behavioral Questions

Behavioral questions assess how you've handled situations in the past as a predictor of future behavior.

Why Companies Use Them

  • Past behavior predicts future behavior
  • Harder to fake than hypothetical answers
  • Reveals real skills and decision-making
  • Provides concrete examples to evaluate

Common Question Patterns

  • "Tell me about a time when..."
  • "Give me an example of..."
  • "Describe a situation where..."
  • "How did you handle..."

About the Author

MJ

Marcus Johnson

Interview Coach

Marcus is a former Amazon Bar Raiser who has conducted over 1,000 behavioral interviews.

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