- Situation/Task: Talk about the situation you were in or the task you had to do to give the hiring manager the appropriate context.
- Actions: Emphasize the steps you took to set your goal and ultimately achieve the goal.
- Result: Make the results you were able to achieve clear.
Keep It Professional. Because this is a meeting about employment, you want to keep all of your responses professional. Even though you may have a personal goal you set and achieved, the hiring manager really wants to get insight into your professional life. To make yourself a clear candidate for the position, you should focus on stories that highlight the skills and abilities needed for the job at hand. Keeping your answer professional makes it more likely you will be able to incorporate these important skills.