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5 Interview Mistakes You’re Probably Making

From Blah to Bravo: Mastering the Art of the Interview

Shailesh Sharma
6 min readJun 6, 2024

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Landing an interview is a victory lap, a sign you’ve impressed recruiters with your skills and experience. But the finish line is still a ways off. Many talented candidates stumble at the final hurdle, perplexing interviewers and their dream job slipping through their fingers.

The good news? Most interview blunders are avoidable.

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Failing to Leverage the STAR Method

Imagine an interview answer that’s a flat, emotionless list of your duties. Now, picture a story that paints a vivid picture of a challenge, the actions you took (using specific details!), the positive outcome, and the skills you showcased.

That’s the power of the STAR Method. It stands for Situation, Task, Action, Result. By structuring your responses using STAR, you transform dry descriptions into compelling narratives that highlight your problem-solving prowess, initiative, and impact.

Here’s why STAR is so crucial:

  • Engages the Interviewer: Stories…

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