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1. 1.Tell me about yourself and why this role.behavioural

   Why they ask: Opener to see how you frame your story.

   How to answer: Two minutes: current role, one achievement that matches this job, why this company now.

2. 2.Describe a project you are proud of and your exact role in it.behavioural

   Why they ask: Checks ownership and depth.

   How to answer: Use situation, action, result. Quantify the result.

3. 3.Tell me about a time something went wrong. What did you do?behavioural

   Why they ask: Tests accountability and learning.

   How to answer: Pick a real failure, own your part, show the fix and what changed afterwards.

4. 4.How do you prioritise when everything is urgent?behavioural

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• Read the job ad again and note the three requirements you match best.
• Prepare 3-4 short stories (situation, task, what you did, result) that match those requirements.
• Look at the company's site, recent news and what they sell, so you can say why this company.
• Write down two or three questions to ask them.
• Confirm the time, time zone, format (video, phone, on site) and who you'll meet.
• For a video call: test your camera, microphone and connection; for on site: plan the route.
• Have your resume, the job ad and a notepad ready.
• Know the pay range you're aiming for, and keep the figure you would accept to yourself.
• Afterwards: send a short thank-you note and update your tracker.