Answer Interview Questions with the “Present-Past-Future” Formula

Your first instinct would be to talk about the past first then the present.

The Muse suggests mixing it up:

So, first you start with the presentwhere you are right now.

Finally, finish with the futurewhy you are really excited for this particular opportunity.

Explaining your present skills first gives the interviewer a context to understand the past.

Ending your interview with the future gives you a strong finish.

While The Muse focuses on one question, this formula also works with other questions, too.

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