Win your Next Job

You have the experience. Can you prove it in an interview?

Competency-based interviews are used by global companies, leading firms, UN agencies, international NGOs and public institutions. They don’t reward claims like “I’m a good team player.” They reward evidence: a real situation, what you personally did, and the result you achieved.

Win Your Next Job shows you exactly how to give that evidence, clearly and confidently, using the STAR method.

What’s inside

• 17 competencies explained. Communication, teamwork, problem-solving, accountability, leadership, change management and more.
• Positive and negative indicators. What interviewers listen for, and the warning signs that cost you marks.
• 139 realistic interview questions to prepare with.
• 17 model STAR answers showing what a strong, credible answer looks like.
• A practical STAR guide. How long each part should be, how to make your contribution clear and how to quantify results.
• Tricky questions made easier. Failure questions, multi-part questions, follow-up probes, and what to say when you lack a direct example.
• Works with any employer’s framework. Learn how to match your examples to the competencies and values listed by major companies, firms and international organizations.
• Interview Preparation Toolkit. Checklists, a STAR story worksheet, a personal example bank and a 7-day preparation plan.

Who it’s for

• Job seekers at every career stage
• Candidates applying to large companies and global firms, such as JPMorgan Chase, Deloitte or Amazon, where structured behavioral interviews are common
• Candidates applying to UN agencies, NGOs and international organizations
• Professionals preparing for promotion
• Career changers who need to show that their skills transfer

About the author

Mohammed Abu Assaker, MBA, has more than 13 years of experience in development and humanitarian work. He has worked in program management, finance and monitoring and evaluation with national and international organizations, including UN agencies.

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