Tips for Work and Life with Andrew LaCivita How to Start Every Job Interview Answer the Right Way
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Nov 4, 2025 First impressions in interviews are crucial—interviewers form opinions in just 15 seconds! Instead of listing tasks, candidates should highlight the business problem they solve. Learn about the CAR method, emphasizing Context, Approach, and Result. Understand the eight core business goals and why candidates should lead with results. Discover why starting stories with a business challenge, rather than personal anecdotes, captures attention and demonstrates strategic thinking. Craft your own power story for a memorable interview opener.
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Open With The Business Problem
- Start every interview answer by stating the business problem or opportunity first, not the activities you performed.
- Foreshadow the result and briefly state why you were chosen, then proceed to steps and details.
Use The CAR Framework
- Use the CAR structure: Context, Approach (steps then colored details), and Result crescendo.
- Put the result early and remind them of broader benefits at the end.
Employers Buy Transformation
- Employers buy the transformation you enable, not just your skills or tasks.
- Lead with results to show how you'll change their business and capture attention immediately.