Definition
A behavioral interview is a job interview technique that asks candidates to describe past experiences to predict future performance. It operates on the premise that past actions are the best indicators of future behavior. Interviewers use this method to assess a candidate's problem-solving skills, teamwork abilities, and how they handle pressure. For instance, an interviewer might ask, 'Tell me about a time you faced a difficult technical challenge and how you overcame it.' This differs from hypothetical questions, which ask what a candidate *would* do in a given situation. Behavioral interview questions are common in IT certifications like CompTIA Security+ and CySA+ as they relate to incident response and security best practices.