This format is inspired by the book “Cracking the Coding Interview” by Gayle Laakmann McDowell

Write common questions for the projects you worked on:

Common Questions Project 1 Project 2 Project 3
Challenges
Mistakes/Failures
Technical Decisions
Enjoyed
Leadership
Conflicts
Technology Used
What You’d Do Differently

Recall stories from your past work experience and write down your answers:

Stories Situation Task Action Result
Story 1
Story 2