Preparing for a behavioral interview coaching for tech shouldn’t feel like an impossible task. Whether you are aiming for a role at a FAANG company or a fast-growing startup, the secret to success isn’t just “having experience”—it’s knowing how to communicate that experience with clarity, impact, and a growth mindset. I’ve designed this 9-part series to take you from feeling overwhelmed by a job description to feeling completely “Job Ready.” Think of this roadmap as […]
Behavioral Interviews
Why I Upgraded My Storytelling Framework: Introducing STAR(L)
As I was prepping the launch of my coaching site, I had a bit of an “aha!” moment. While the standard STAR method is great, I stumbled across an evolved version that packs a much bigger punch: STAR(L). I’ve decided to officially update my guidance for behavioral interviews to incorporate this structure. Why? Because as a hiring manager, I am looking for more than just a list of completed tasks. I am looking for humility […]
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The Final Walkthrough: Finding Your Voice
This is Part 9 of my 9-part series: The Behavioral Interview Game Plan. [View the Full Series Roadmap] We’ve done the heavy lifting together. We’ve analyzed the job, mapped out your wins, and built your “Super-Stories” using the STAR(L) method. Now comes the part that truly brings it all together: Practice. It might feel a little silly at first, but practicing out loud is the best way to move from being “prepared” to being “fluent.” […]
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The “Super-Story”: Increasing Your Impact by Doing Less
This is Part 8 of my 9-part series: The Behavioral Interview Game Plan. [View the Full Series Roadmap] One of the most common mistakes I see in behavioral interview prep is trying to memorize too much. There is a lot of “mental overhead” that comes with keeping twenty different stories in your head. It’s stressful, and it often leads to shorter, less detailed answers. Instead, I want to show you how to build a “Super-Story.” […]
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Telling Your Story with Impact: The STAR(L) Method
This is Part 7 of my 9-part series: The Behavioral Interview Game Plan. [View the Full Series Roadmap] When you’re in the middle of an interview, it’s easy for a story to wander. You might start with a great technical detail but forget to mention the outcome. To help you stay on track and feel confident, I recommend using the STAR(L) method. It’s a simple framework to ensure your stories are clear, concise, and impactful: […]
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Quality Over Quantity: Simplifying Your Story Library
This is Part 6 of my 9-part series: The Behavioral Interview Game Plan. [View the Full Series Roadmap] One of the biggest hurdles in tech behavioral interviews is the feeling that you need a different story for every single question. But here’s something I always tell the people I coach: it’s much better to have a few “Super-Stories” that are rich in detail than a dozen short ones that are hard to remember. By combining […]
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Finding Your Wins: Mapping Your Experiences to the Goal
This is Part 5 of my 9-part series: The Behavioral Interview Game Plan. [View the Full Series Roadmap] Now we get to the heart of our preparation: finding your stories. Sometimes, when we’re asked to talk about our past work, our minds go blank. We think, “I was just doing my job—was that really a ‘scenario’?” My advice? Yes, it was! Every bug you fixed and every collaboration with a designer is a “win” that demonstrates […]
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Simplifying the Goal: Your Attribute List
This is Part 4 of my 9-part series: The Behavioral Interview Game Plan. [View the Full Series Roadmap] In our previous step, we looked “under the hood” of the job description to identify the specific signals a company is looking for. It is common to feel a bit overwhelmed by the length of that list, but identifying these attributes early makes your preparation targeted and efficient. Rest assured that while this list looks long […]
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Reading Between the Lines: Identifying What Matters Most
This is Part 3 of my 9-part series: The Behavioral Interview Game Plan. [View the Full Series Roadmap] When you look at a job description, it can feel like a long list of demands. But I like to look at it differently: it’s actually a “cheat sheet” the company is giving you! It tells you exactly what they value and what they’ll likely ask you about during your behavioral interview. In this step of our […]
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The 4-Step Strategy for Behavioral Interview Confidence
This is Part 2 of my 9-part series: The Behavioral Interview Game Plan. [View the Full Series Roadmap] Preparing for a behavioral interview shouldn’t feel like a guessing game. When I coach folks, my goal is to replace that “pre-interview jitter” with a calm, focused confidence. To do that, we use a simple, four-step strategy to organize your thoughts and your experience. Think of these as our four milestones on the way to a great […]