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The STAR Method

Structure every behavioural answer with Situation, Task, Action, Result.

S

Situation

Set the scene — describe the context briefly.

T

Task

Explain your responsibility or what was expected of you.

A

Action

Detail the specific steps YOU took (use 'I', not 'we').

R

Result

Share the outcome — quantify where possible (%, £, time saved).

Question Types

Behavioural

Based on past experience. Start with 'Tell me about a time…'

Technical

Tests role-specific knowledge. Be precise and structured.

Situational

Hypothetical scenarios. Walk through your decision process.

Motivation

Why this role/company? Research thoroughly beforehand.

Competency

Demonstrate core competencies with concrete examples.

Classic questions to know

These appear in almost every interview. Practice them until they feel natural.

1

Tell me about yourself.

Practice
2

Tell me about a time you faced a difficult challenge and how you overcame it.

Practice
3

Why do you want to work here?

Practice
4

Describe a situation where you had to work with a difficult colleague.

Practice
5

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Practice

Quick Tips

1

Pause for 2–3 seconds before answering to collect your thoughts.

2

Keep answers to 1–3 minutes — quality beats length.

3

Prepare 5 strong STAR stories that cover multiple question types.

4

End with what you learned or would do differently.

5

Mirror the language from the job description in your answers.

Knowledge Checklist

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