Really struggling with behavioral interview prep. I can do the STAR for my past projects, but then getting lost on how to prep beyond that. Do I look at a set of behavioral interview questions and prep answers? Do I go deeper into my project experience and anticipate what questions might come up / what additional stories I can tell? I would really appreciate any pointers on what others have found effective

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Have an opener. Every interview starts with some question (e.g., why this role? Walk me through your resume, tell me about yourself, etc.) that will set the entire tone of the interview. Don’t fall into the trap of giving a generic background or resume walk - shape the conversation into something memorable. As an example, a colleague of mine used to highlight a single aspect of his character (e.g., honesty) and tie it into why that role and company. I frequently explain my ‘why’ at the very beginning.

I have administered and performed dozens of interviews and have found if you have a rock solid story to begin with, the rest of the conversation is easier. The interviewer should be convinced you’re serious, understand what you’re getting into, and also have 3+ tidbits from your answer that tee up follow ups that you’re comfortable with.

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I would be happy to help you with interview prep! Star is good, but every interview is really about selling your story, experiences and capabilities in one

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