Glossary
What is a structured interview?
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In short
A structured interview is one where every candidate gets the same questions, in the same order, scored against criteria set in advance. It usually relies on questions about past situations ("Tell me about a time when..."). You prepare with concrete examples from your experience.
How do I answer behavioral questions?
Use the situation, task, action, result pattern (STAR). Illustrative example: a situation with an unhappy customer, what your responsibility was, what you did and what happened in the end, with a number if there is one.
How do I prepare?
Pick 5 or 6 examples from your experience covering teamwork, conflict, results, learning from mistakes and leadership. Practice them aloud, 1 to 2 minutes each.
Frequently asked questions
Why do companies use structured interviews?
Because they make comparisons between candidates fairer and easier to justify.
Can I read my answers?
Short notes are fine. Answers read in full sound stiff, so practice the phrasing.
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