Behavioral / Fit Interviews
How can I sound more natural in PEI after being told to relax?
After a McKinsey interview, the interviewer said he struggled to see the leadership in my story and had to ask a lot of follow-up questions. He also told me to relax. I've prepared the stories carefully using STARL, so I'm not sure what else to change before the next interview. How do I stop the preparation getting in the way of a natural answer?
Ian’s Answer
My strongest recommendation is to get a coach last minute if you can . You need to get professional feedback/editing here.
Second, his feedback is actually promising - it's good that he gave you such honest/direct advice! Ultimately, you absolutely need to relax more.
I can't tell you how many of my candidates memorize stories and act like they're giving a valetictorian speech. They don't need you to be an orator…rather they need to be able to picture you in front of the client - be natural and personable! (while still staying structured)
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