One of the usual elements is inquiring about your future goals and how your past experiences align with them. Another might be asking about teamwork experiences and your role within a team to assess your collaboration skills.
Be well-prepared. Know the background of the person you're interviewing and have a list of clear questions.
One key element is preparation. Like in my successful interview, I studied about the company thoroughly. Another is confidence. I walked into the interview room with my head held high and answered questions without hesitation. And the ability to show your value, for example, by presenting relevant skills and experiences.
One common element is rude interviewers. They can be dismissive or condescending.
To have a successful story interview, make sure you prepare well. Know the background of the person and have clear questions in mind.
First, do your research on the interviewee and their story. Prepare relevant questions. During the interview, listen actively and follow up with good probing questions.
When I was in college, we had a dormitory party. One of the guys decided to show off his dance moves. He started doing this wild dance, imitating a chicken. He got so into it that he didn't notice he had knocked over a lamp. We all laughed so hard that our stomachs hurt. He was a good sport about it though and just joined in the laughter.
Well, once I was at the zoo. I saw a monkey stealing a hat from a tourist. The tourist was chasing the monkey all around the monkey enclosure. The monkey put the hat on its head and started making faces at the man. It was hilarious.
My story begins with my family moving around a lot when I was a kid. This made me adaptable. In school, I was into sports. I played basketball all through high school. Later, I got a scholarship for college based on my sports achievements. Now I'm using the discipline I learned from sports in my career in business management.
I once had a class that was very unruly. I decided to introduce a new system of group projects with rewards for good teamwork. I split the class into diverse groups. At first, there were some issues, but gradually they learned to work together. In the end, the whole class became more cooperative, and their academic performance improved significantly. It was a great success for me as a teacher.
One way is to first understand the essence of the question. If it's a question about your problem - solving ability, for example, 'Tell me about a time when you overcame a difficult challenge at work.' For a short story, you could simply say, 'At my last job, we had a tight deadline for a project. I worked extra hours and streamlined the process to finish on time.' For a long story, you can add more details like 'At my last job, we had a tight deadline for a project. I analyzed the tasks and found some parts that could be done more efficiently. I also coordinated with my team members better. I worked extra hours, not only to complete my part but also to help those who were falling behind. Through these efforts, we not only met the deadline but also got praise from the client.'