Is it ok to use an example from high school sports when answering behavioral interview questions ? Or does the examples need to be more recent

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Gotta listen to the coach!

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“Then I told my coach... I don’t want... your life! That’s why I’m here today”

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Generally, I try to use examples that are business focused, like leading a team or solving a client problem. But if the example was particularly apt and possibly even endearing, it might be a good go to in a pinch.

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High school? No way. What were you doing since then that your best example is from when you were 17?? Sounds like you peaked in high school or something and that is not the vibe you’d want to give. College sports, maybe if it’s so well suited to the question and the impact/ outcome was tangible. Otherwise, professional examples are the way to go.

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