The document provides guidance on succeeding in job interviews through the 'triangle of interview success,' emphasizing the STAR method for answering competency-based questions. It highlights the importance of understanding the employer's needs and aligning your answers with their corporate goals. Additionally, it advises candidates on preparing thoughtful questions to demonstrate interest and engage with the interview panel.

1. The triangle of interview success Mary Hope Career Successwww.maryhopecoaching.co.uk

2. www.maryhopecoaching.co.ukTriangle of Success

3. www.maryhopecoaching.co.ukSTAR answer structure

4. www.maryhopecoaching.co.ukQuestion Types

5. Competence based interviews want a storyThey are looking for behavioursUse STAR, but tell the storyEg Tell me about a difficult interview…SituationTaskActionWhat And here’s what I’d do in this jobwww.maryhopecoaching.co.ukTell me..

6. Theoretical question as are bear traps…Use STARthis is your situation this would be my task this is what I’d do this is what I’d deliver and here is what I did in a similar situation (this is my experience that makes it real)www.maryhopecoaching.co.ukWhat would you…

7. In your preparation ‘think yourself into the job’In your answer feedback their corporate goals and aimsShow you understand the taskAdd in examples of when you have delivered what they need doing..www.maryhopecoaching.co.ukWhat’s your vision….

8. Be ready for this…Flatter and demonstrate your understandingNot what the job will do for youWhat you can do for the organisationHow much satisfaction you will get from solving their problems www.maryhopecoaching.co.ukWhy do you want the job…

9. THINK… is there time? If not, shut up and say thank you….Some panels think you should have learned enough by nowOther panels will mark you down for not showing enough interestAsk sensible things, What will my induction be like?When will I have my first review?What will be the measure of my success?www.maryhopecoaching.co.ukAny questions?