Interviews can feel unpredictable—but your preparation doesn’t have to. Here’s a simple 30-60-90 plan you can use before any interview (virtual or in-person) to show up confident, focused, and ready with memorable examples.
When you’re short on time, prioritize stories over reading more job posts. Create 3–5 STAR examples (Situation, Task, Action, Result) that you can flex across many questions.
Focus on:
Tip: Write a one-line headline for each story (e.g., “Cut onboarding time by 40%”) so you can recall it fast.
Now review the job description and highlight:
Then map your story bank to those needs:
Mini-script to practice:
This helps you sound tailored, not rehearsed.
These are the small, high-impact moments that shape first impressions.
Prepare a 30–45 second “Tell me about yourself” answer:
Aim for 3 questions that show judgment and curiosity:
Don’t just say you’re excited—ask about next steps:
It’s a quick way to sound steady and intentional.
Your turn: What’s the interview moment you find hardest—opening, behavioral questions, or closing—and what’s one strategy that’s helped you improve?
This is a strong framework—especially the emphasis on a “quick-recall” story bank. One add-on that’s helped candidates make their STARs even more memo...
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