Behavioral Interviewing (U.S.)

Screen experienced human resources professionals and hiring managers for knowledge of basic concepts utilized in behavioral interviewing with the Behavioral Interviewing (U.S.) test.

The Behavioral Interviewing (U.S.) test is designed for experienced human resources professionals and hiring managers. This test measures the candidate’s knowledge of basic concepts utilized in behavioral interviewing, an approach based on the assumption that past behavior predicts future behavior. The test covers the following topics: Analysis, Behavioral Interviewing Techniques, Behavioral Traits, Business Dynamics, Communication, Concern for Order and Quality, Forms, Information Seeking, Interview Process, Legal Obligations, Oral/Written Communication, and Situational Leadership.

Job Family/Title – Human Resources
Languages Available – English (US)
Average Testing Time – 30 minutes
Time Allowed (minutes): 3 min. per question

What It’s Best Used For

This test is best used during the pre-employment vetting or internal promotion cycle to ensure experienced HR professionals, corporate recruiters, and hiring managers possess the advanced interviewing skills needed to build a talented workforce.

• Verifying Strategic Interview Skills: It measures a recruiter’s ability to analyze candidate data, systematically spot true behavioral traits, and design highly predictive interview questions based on the principle that past behavior predicts future performance.
• Evaluating Core Administrative Habits: The exam checks for essential organizational strengths, including information-seeking behaviors, file management, the creation of evaluation forms, and a high concern for order and data quality.
• Confirming Legal and Leadership Alignment: It tests a professional’s grasp of human rights and employment equity legislation alongside soft-skill modules like situational leadership, group facilitation, coaching, and conflict resolution.
• Frictionless Web Delivery: Built for an online format, it allows hiring teams to easily distribute tests remotely and receive an immediate automated online report. (Note: Despite the “U.S.” label, this assessment is fully legal for use in Canada).

Test Topics

Analysis

• Calculating Score/Rating Assessment
• Cause/Effect Relationships
• Compiling Data/Facts
• Deciphering Data
• Decision-making

Behavioral Interview Techniques

• Analyzing Situations/Data
• Designing Questions
• Editing
• Interviewing Techniques
• Planning Systematically

Behavioral Traits

• Behavior Identification
• Behavior Observation
• Discretion
• Independent Judgment
• Organizational Behavior Principles/Practices
• Performance Evaluation
• Performance Management Measures/Processes

Business Dynamics

• Business Planning
• Business Products/Services
• Culture Awareness
• Diversity Awareness
• Workflow and Product Process Flows

Communication

• Basic Communication Model
• Listening
• Non-verbal Communication

Concern for Order and Quality

• Conceptual Thinking
• Delegation
• Prioritizing
• Quality Systems
• Sequencing Data/Activities
• Validating Information

Forms

• Creating Forms
• Interview Guides, Forms, Evaluations
• Organization of Forms
• Recording Information in Forms
• Sorting Forms/Files

Information Seeking

• Interpreting Statistical Information
• Managing Acquired Data
• Record Keeping
• Researching
• Soliciting Input
• Time Management
• Updating Information

Interview Process

• Coordinating Activities/Events
• Designing Products/Activities
• Examining
• Facilitating
• Interviewing
• Scheduling Interview/Meetings

Legal Obligations

• Employment Equity
• Government Legislation
• Human Rights
• Investigating
• Monitoring Laws/Legislation

Oral/Written Communication

• Counseling
• Group Facilitation
• Negotiation
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication

Situational Leadership

• Coaching
• Conflict Resolution
• Empathy
• Leadership Styles
• Motivating
• Self-control