Structure for my interview answers

Question

I sometimes struggle with giving concise yet complete answers in interviews. For technical questions, I tend to over-explain and for behavioral ones, I worry I’m not giving enough detail. What’s the best way to structure answers so that they’re clear and to the point? Are there frameworks I should use?

Answer 1

I know this struggle well! What helped me is using the Pyramid Principle: I start with my main conclusion or answer, then break it down into key supporting points before diving into specific details if needed. This ensures my response is structured, clear, and easy to follow. For behavioral questions, the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) is really useful. I focus on minimizing background details and getting quickly to my actions and the outcome.

One trick: If I’m unsure whether I’ve said enough, I simply ask at the end, “Would you like me to elaborate on any part?” – this helps avoid over- or under-explaining.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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