Interview framework A strong interview answer is not just about what you say . It is also about how you structure your thinking . Interviewers often ask different types of questions: Tell me about something you have done. Describe a difficult situation. What did you learn from a failure? What do you think about a particular strategy? What would you do if something went wrong? Trying to answer all of these using the same structure can make your answers either too long or poorly focused. Several frameworks can help. The key is to understand when to use each one — and when not to . 1. STAR — The Core Behavioural Framework STAR is one of the most useful frameworks for behavioural interviews. S — Situation Briefly explain the context. T — Task What were you responsible for achieving? A — Action What did you personally do ? Explain your decisions, approach and contribution. R — Result What happened? Quantify the outcome wherever possible. Example Question: Tell me about a time you improved...