Answer builder
Freeze on “tell me about a time” questions? Build your answer one small box at a time. Together they make a clear story, then you practise saying it.
- 1
Where were you, and what was going on? One or two sentences.
Just enough to set the scene. School, home, volunteering and hobbies all count.
- 2
What did you need to do, or what was the problem you had to solve?
Make it clear this was yours to sort out.
- 3
The steps you took, in order. This is the most important part.
Say “I”, not only “we”. Two or three clear steps beat a long list.
- 4
What changed because of what you did? Add a number if you can.
End on the result, and what you learned if there's time.
Your answer
Tell me about a time you solved a problem.
Fill in the boxes above and your answer appears here.