Interview Workbook
Interview Workbook
This workbook is designed for you to plug in your own answers.
Tell Me About Yourself
What they’re really asking: Can you introduce yourself clearly and confidently? Do you know your strengths and story?
Who are you? What moves you? What inspires you?
“I’m the type of person who _____ (as it relates to the company mission/values).”
“I’ve been really excited about _____ lately (as it relates to the company/role you’re applying to).”
Present
”I currently ________ where I focus on ________.”
Past
“Before this, I ________ which helped me become a better _______(as it relates to the skills required for the role you’re applying to).”
Future
“Next, I’m looking to ________ and contribute to __________(as it relates to the role).”
Power phrases:
“What I’m known for is”
“My superpower is”
“This role fits perfectly because”
Walk Me Through Your Resume
What they’re really asking: Tell me the story of your career. How did you get here and what kills, decisions, and accomplishments shaped your path?
Your opening line - where you started
“I started my career in _______ at ______ where I learned how to:
__________(skills)
__________(skills)
Your next step - what you grew into
”From there I joined _____ as a _______ where I focused on: __________ (areas of focus/expertise). During my time there, I _________(impact).”
Your most recent role - your current impact
“In my role right now, I’ve been focused on: __________ (areas that tie back to the role), where I’ve __________(impact).”
Why Do You Want to Work Here?
What they’re really asking: did you do your homework on our mission, values, product? Do your goals and values align with the company? Will you be motivated here long-term?
What excites you
What stood out to me about this role is __________. “
What aligns with your strength
“I love that this role __________. “
Why this company fits
“I do my best work when __________(how it aligns to the company values aka collaboration).“
Closing statement
”That’s why I’m excited about the opportunity to contribute here.”
Tell me about a time you failed.
What they’re really asking: Can you take accountability without spiraling? Do you learn from hard moments or do you repeat them?
What happened:
“I underestimated the time required…”
“I didn’t escalate early enough…”
“I overcommitted because I wanted to be helpful…”
What you learned:
“This experience taught me ___. I realized that ___, and I now approach similar situations with ___ in mind.”
What you do differently now:
“Since then, I’ve changed how I ___ by ___. Because of this adjustment, I’ve been able to __.”
Tell me about a time you disagreed with a senior.
What they’re really asking: Do you have a POV and the expertise to back it up? Are you someone I can get along with?
Context (set the scene)
“In my role as ___, we were working on ___, and the senior leader wanted to ___.”
Perspective
“Based on the data/user insight/business impact, I believed that ___ because ___.”
How you aligned
“I shared my reasoning, acknowledged their viewpoint, and proposed a solution that addressed both priorities.”
Outcome
“We ultimately aligned on ___, which led to ___.”
How do you use AI in your day to day? or How do you use AI to improve your workflow?
What they’re really asking: Do you understand where AI adds value vs. where human judgment still matters? Can you clearly explain your systems, not just tools
Tip: Show that AI is a support tool, not a replacement for your judgement and expertise. Be ready to explain your workflow process and the types of prompts you use to complete AI tasks.
What questions do you have? (at the end of interviews)
Asking questions at the end of the interview shows that you’re curious, interested, and enthusiastic about the role.
What does success look like in this role in the first 6–12 months?
What are the most important problems you need this person to solve right away?
What would make you say, ‘We hired the right person,’ a year from now?
What would be the difference in this person being good vs great?
Why do you love working here?