Structure your answers

CAR response technique

5 minutes

CAR response technique

Key Takeaways

Interviews are typically done using the behavioural interview technique. This style of interviews uses your previous actions and achievements as a benchmark to accurately predict what you can bring to the job you’re applying for. 

 

The CAR technique is a structured method to help you develop responses to interview questions that are clear, succinct, and organized. CAR transforms your answers into a story, giving the interviewer a complete picture of the situation and highlighting what you’ve done to achieve the outcomes.

The first part of the CAR approach is the Context. This describes the situation and the details that make up the context.
After describing the Context, move on to the Action. This section highlights what actions and methods you've taken. In essence, it answers the 'how' and 'why' of your problem.
Finally, detail on the Results. This puts into detail the Actions taken and the outcomes that came with it.

Ready to try out the CAR response technique? Check out our activity sheet below!

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