Wear clean, simple professional clothes. Avoid overly casual outfits.
Situation – Where and when?
Task – What did you need to do?
Action – What actions did you take?
Result – What was the outcome?
Look at the job description and talk about your matching skills. For example:
“I organized a student event for 100+ people with a team of 5.”
| Skill | Where it comes from |
|---|---|
| Teamwork | School projects, sports, volunteering |
| Communication | Public speaking, writing, social events |
| Problem-solving | Projects, conflicts, creative work |
| Leadership | Leading group tasks, mentoring others |
Have 3-5 small stories ready that each highlight a skill. Use them in answers when needed.
Start your answers with action words: Led, Created, Improved, Designed, Resolved, Delivered, Organized.
Give numbers or results if you can:
“I helped increase attendance by 30%.”
“I resolved issues in under 5 minutes.”
Say things like:
“I’m eager to learn and take on new challenges.”
Say thank you at the end. If possible, send a short thank-you email afterward.