FRAMEWORKS F1-F5

STAR Method F1
Situation → Task → Action → Result
CAR Method F2
Context → Action → Result
PREP Method F3
Point → Reason → Example → Point
Technical Approach F4
Clarify → Design → Code → Test → Optimize
5 Whys Deep Dive F5
Surface → Why1 → Why2 → Why3 → Root

POWER PHRASES

"That's a great question. Let me think about the best example..."
"I've actually faced something similar when..."
"The key insight I learned was..."
"If I understand correctly, you're asking about..."
"The impact of this was significant because..."

TOPICS TO COVER

Leadership
Technical Depth
Collaboration
Innovation
Problem Solving
Growth Mindset
Results
Culture Fit
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ANSWER STRUCTURE

□ Set the context (10 seconds)
□ Describe your action (30 seconds)
□ Highlight the result (15 seconds)
□ Connect to this role (5 seconds)

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QUICK WINS

YOUR TOP 3 STORIES

Scale Story:
Leadership Story:
Innovation Story:

NUMBERS TO MENTION

DANGER ZONES

⚠️ Don't mention: Previous salary, conflicts, why you left

QUESTIONS TO ASK

What's the biggest challenge for this role?
How do you measure success here?
What's the team structure?
What's the growth path?