Hello,

Reading from a script is not advisable at all . While preparation is key, relying on a script can seem inauthentic. Interviewers prefer candidates who can speak naturally and confidently about their experiences. Practice your stories enough to discuss them fluently.

Prepare your stories in bullet points that makes it easier for you to remember the most important things.

Best of luck!

Mostafa     

Hi there,

1. No! Write the stories in bullets using the SCORE Framework I have created and remember the bullets; the rest flows naturally and is much more organic and engaging: Personal Experience Interview
2. “If the person can't remember a story that they have lived through and communicate it confidently and in a structured manner to me, how can I put this person in front of a client and have them present something important?”

Cheers,

Florian

Hi there,

1) Is it okay if I read the story script that I have created, as long as it doesn't sound robotic?

If you read from a script, the interviewer will almost certainly understand you are doing so. For this reason, I would highly recommend to avoid it. However, you can keep the main bullets of your story as a reference.

2) What do interviewers usually think about candidates who read from a script?

Most likely, that you are not ready to be in front of a client. On the other hand, keeping a few keywords/bullets as a reminder is fine.

Good luck!

Francesco

Hi there, 

Short answer: definitely not ok to read. 

As an interviewer I would believe (1) you did not prepare well for the interview and (2) I could not bring you in front of a client >> which basically means I would give a “no-hire” recommendation. 

Sorry to be so blunt. Let me know if you want to have a quick chat on how to prepare your answer so that you won't feel the need to read it. It can definitely be done, I assure you. 

Good luck, 

Ariadna