Behavioral interviews aren’t trying to “catch” you—they’re trying to predict how you’ll perform using evidence from your past. The fastest way to sound confident (without overexplaining) is to structure your story so the interviewer can follow it instantly.
Common issues I hear in practice sessions:
Use STAR, then add a final line: Learning.
This extra “L” makes you sound reflective and coachable—two traits interviewers love.
Aim for this distribution:
If you tend to overtalk, practice with a timer and cut your Situation in half first.
Swap soft language for concrete verbs:
Run your story through these questions:
“When [Situation], I was responsible for [Task]. I took action by (1)…, (2)…, (3)… As a result, [Result with metric]. What I learned was [Learning].”
If you want, drop a behavioral question you’re preparing for (e.g., conflict, failure, leadership without authority), and the community can help shape a STAR-L story around it.
What’s the one behavioral question that consistently throws you off—and why?
Love this STAR → STAR‑L upgrade—especially the “Learning” line. It’s often the difference between sounding like you *did a thing* and sounding like yo...
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