Chapter Six

Perfect Phrases

for Managers

W

henever a question begins with a specific request

such as “Tell me about a time,” or “Can you give me an

example... ,” the answer will require that you relate a

specific incident in which you performed an action.

The formula for a strong story is to tell the interviewer—

“Why you did it,” “What you did,”and “What the outcome

was.”In other words, the story needs a beginning, a middle, and

an end.

Tip—Remember to listen to the question and determine if

the interviewer is asking for “a”time or “an”example and, if so,

then answer the question with a specific example.

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