How to Answer “Behavior Based Interview Questions” – Interview Tip
Interviews for Top Jobs at The Bar Method
Front Desk Receptionist Interview
I applied in-person. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at The Bar Method (Bethesda, MD) in Jul 2014
Interview
For the interview they asked that I stay after taking a class to sit down and talk with the owner, a manager and another instructor. It was very casual, and the questions were fairly generic. They really looked for people who were current clients, and loved the classes as well as the company. Each conversation was about 15 minutes long, and they got back to me within a week.
- Why do you love Bar Method?
Front Desk Agent Interview
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at The Bar Method
Interview
No real interview process; you basically just have to know someone who works there because they like to “keep it in the family.” Great job for actors/writers/anyone pursuing other interests or careers that needs flexibility
- Flexibility?
Front Desk Associate Interview
I applied in-person. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at The Bar Method (Chicago, IL) in Jan 2016
Interview
It’s easiest to get an interview if you’re a current client. If you’re looking to get a position for free classes, sign up for their new client special. They usually post job openings physically in the studio or on their Facebook page. After seeing a post, I asked at the front desk and they asked me to come in to talk to the owners a few days later.
- How would you explain Bar Method to someone who has never taken a class?
BAR is an approach for creating your best response to behavioral— based questions, its telling a story. Stories have a form: a beginning, middle and an end. A simple way to construct your stories is using the BAR approach. Begin with the Background of the situation you encountered, describe the Action you took to solve the problem or remedy the situation and include the specific Results of your efforts.
FAQ
How do you answer bar interview questions?
- What do you like about bartending?
- How would you describe our customers?
- What kinds of customers are you used to serving?
- Describe any training or experience you have in bartending.
- What alcohol safety training do you have, if any?
- What’s your favorite drink to make?
What are the 10 most common behavioral interview questions and answers?
What are behaviorally based interview questions?
- Tell me about how you worked effectively under pressure. …
- How do you handle a challenge? …
- Have you ever made a mistake? …
- Give an example of how you set goals. …
- Give an example of a goal you reached and tell me how you achieved it.
