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The STAR method, explained with two worked examples
Situation, Task, Action, Result: a simple frame for behavioural questions. What each part is for, where answers go wrong, and what a strong one sounds like.
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Straight talk on interview preparation
Practical guides for people with a real interview coming up: how to prepare, how to answer, and what to ask.
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The posting
How to prepare for an interview for one specific job posting
Generic preparation produces generic answers. A step-by-step method for turning a single posting into a short list of things to prove, stories to tell and questions to ask.
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Questions worth asking the recruiter, and a few to leave out
“Do you have any questions for us?” is part of the assessment. A practical list for each stage of the process, why each question helps, and what to skip.
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How to practise interview answers out loud, and why it works
Reading your notes feels like preparation. Saying the answer feels harder because it is closer to the real thing. How to practise aloud, step by step.