Learn how to answer behavioral interview questions by avoiding common mistakes, using the Saa method, providing background and context, and crafting expressive answers. Plus, hear a success story from a listener who landed her dream job after listening to the podcast.
23:41
forum Ask episode
web_stories AI Snips
view_agenda Chapters
auto_awesome Transcript
info_circle Episode notes
question_answer ANECDOTE
Lily's Career Change
Lily transitioned from education to proofreading with the podcast's help.
She landed her dream job with increased pay 20 minutes after the interview.
volunteer_activism ADVICE
Structuring Interview Answers
Structure behavioral interview answers using the "Situation, Action, Result" (SAR) method.
Treat the interviewer as an intelligent newbie, providing context even for familiar situations.
volunteer_activism ADVICE
Importance of Preparation
Prepare and structure interview answers beforehand to avoid rambling and ensure a strong finish.
Use specific examples and details instead of general statements.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
You’ve landed the interview, you’ve nailed your “tell me about yourself” story, and pulled out your best bits, but HOW do you answer those dreaded “tell me about a time when…” questions?
In this week’s episode Sarah and Emma talk about how to structure answers to behavioural interview questions. We role play with mock questions so you guys will get to hear what works well in the answers, how to strengthen them and the common mistakes that come up.
🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Lily! Lily says she landed her dream job thanks to the podcast!
She wanted to change her career from education to become a proofreader. An incredible opportunity came up and after getting through the second round she began to listen to the pod. “It helped me so much and listening to you calmed my nerves up to right before my interview! Thank you for making me laugh and smile while also sharing such incredible knowledge.” Lily got a call back 20 MINUTES after the Interview!! And they even offered her more money than she asked for!
Interview Boss