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 […]

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 […]

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.” […]

This is Part 1 of my 8-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.” […]

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: […]

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 […]

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 […]

This is Part 4 of my 9-part series: The Behavioral Interview Game Plan. [View the Full Series Roadmap] After analyzing the job description, it’s common to feel a little overwhelmed by all the different things an interviewer might ask. But here’s a secret: many of those requirements overlap. By simplifying the list, we can make your preparation feel much more manageable. We’ve taken all the “signals” we identified in our last post and narrowed them […]

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 […]

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 […]