The present article investigated the previous body of research on Behavioral Event Interview (BEI), based on early Critical Incident Technique (CIT), providing a concise literature review on the subject, discussing its technique application. This study is helpful to students, interviewers, academics, managers, and other professionals in general, stimulating the reflection on interpretive and naturalistic approaches, as well as deepening the underlying process related to in-depth interviews. It is a reliable tool for multiple and mixed methods usage. This article investigated the following theoretical approaches: (a) Critical Incident Technique and (b) Behavioral Event Interview. This literature review is part of my doctoral thesis and aims at providing consolidated information on the subject BEI for academics, interviewers, and doctoral students in general, as well as presenting an example of its application. Discussion and future research recommendations complete the present study.

The present article investigated the previous body of research on Behavioral Event Interview (BEI), based on early Critical Incident Technique (CIT), providing a concise literature review on the subject, discussing its technique application. This study is helpful to students, interviewers, academi...