C1
High-Stakes Interviews
ជំនាញសម្ភាសន៍កម្រិតខ្ពស់
🎯 Objective / គោលបំណង:
Answer "Behavioral Questions" (e.g., "Tell me about a time you failed") using structured, narrative logic.
💬 Scenario: The "Failure" Question
Interviewer
"Tell me about a time you failed to meet a deadline."
Candidate (B2 Response)
"I missed a deadline once. I was very busy. It was bad, but I worked harder next time."
Implication: Too vague. No structure.
Candidate (C1 Response)
"Situation In my previous role, we faced a sudden server outage during a launch week. Task My priority shifted from the deadline to stabilizing the system."
Candidate (C1 Response)
"Action I immediately communicated the delay to the client, explaining the risk, and reallocated resources to the fix. Result While the project was late, we preserved data integrity and the client appreciated the transparency."
Implication: Structured, specific, positive outcome.
STAR Deconstructor
Click the sections to understand the structure of a perfect answer.
1. Situation (S)
Set the context. Where were you? What was the challenge?
2. Task (T)
What was the specific goal or problem you had to solve?
3. Action (A)
The most important part. What did YOU do? Use active verbs (Coordinated, Led, Built).
4. Result (R)
The positive outcome. Use numbers if possible (Saved 20%, Increased sales).
Key Phrases for "Buying Time"
The "Thoughtful Pause"
Don't say "Ummm". Use a phrase to gain 3-5 seconds to think.
- "That's a very interesting question. Let me take a moment to consider the best example."
- "I've faced a few situations like that, but one in particular stands out..."
Handling the "Weakness" Question
Interviewer: "What is your biggest weakness?"
Choose the C1 Strategy:
A. "I am a perfectionist. I work too hard." (Cliché/Fake)
B. "I'm not good at math and I hate Excel." (Too negative)
C. "I sometimes struggle with delegation. (Weakness) However, I've been using project management software to track tasks, which has helped me trust the process more. (Solution)"