Interview glossary
Short, sourced definitions of the terms and answer structures you meet when preparing for interviews.
- Behavioral Interview: Definition, Examples and How to PrepareA behavioral interview asks about real past situations to judge how you are likely to act on the job. Definition, sample questions and prep tips.
- CAR Method: Challenge, Action, Result Interview AnswersThe CAR method answers behavioral questions in three parts: Challenge, Action, Result. How it differs from STAR, with an example.
- PEI Method: Point, Example, Impact for Strengths and WeaknessesThe PEI method (Point, Example, Impact) is how Offermic structures answers about strengths and weaknesses. Definition, example and tips.
- PPF Method: Present, Past, Future for "Tell Me About Yourself"The PPF method (Present, Past, Future) structures your answer to "Tell me about yourself" in about 60 to 90 seconds. Definition and example.
- PREP Method: Two Meanings and How to Use Each in InterviewsPREP means Point, Reason, Example, Point in public speaking. Offermic uses Problem, Reasoning, Example, Practical for technical questions.
- Situational Interview: Definition, Examples and How to AnswerA situational interview asks how you would handle hypothetical work scenarios. Definition, example questions and a structure for strong answers.
- SOAR Method: Situation, Obstacle, Action, ResultThe SOAR method structures interview stories around the obstacle you overcame: Situation, Obstacle, Action, Result. Definition and example.
- SPAR Method: How to Answer Situational Interview QuestionsSPAR (Situation, Proposal, Action, Result) is the structure Offermic uses for hypothetical "What would you do if..." interview questions.
- STAR Method: Definition, Example and When to Use ItThe STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) structures answers to behavioral interview questions. Definition, example and common mistakes.
- WHW Method: Why, What, How for Motivation QuestionsThe WHW method (Why, What, How) is how Offermic structures answers to "Why do you want this job?" and other motivation questions.