Behavioural interview preparation
Behavioural questions test what you did when work became difficult. Choose examples with a decision, your own actions and an observable outcome. The useful preparation is being able to explain why you acted that way, including what you would change, rather than delivering a polished story from memory.
- Choose examples covering conflict, a setback and a judgment call.
- Use STAR to separate context from your personal contribution.
- Practise an unexpected follow-up without adding facts that did not happen.
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