History and scholarship
Flower and Hayes (1981) modelled writing as plan–write–review; Kluger and DeNisi (1996) showed feedback can backfire; Hattie and Timperley (2007) described effective feedback; Stevens and Kristof (1995) studied impression management; McAdams (2001) narrative identity; Pennebaker (1997) expressive writing.
Key points
Check question intent, lead with the point, role-relevant experience, concrete actions; free feedback may be available from career centres and public services. Laws, programmes, visa rules and hiring practice change; check official notices, current law and actual postings.
In practice
Self-check with STAR first; heavy ghost-writing can hurt interview consistency.
FAQ
- Where for free?
- University career centres and public services.
- Does it guarantee success?
- No.
Sources reviewed: 2026-10-26
References
- Flower, L., & Hayes, J. R. (1981). A cognitive process theory of writing. College Composition and Communication, 32(4), 365–387.
- Stevens, C. K., & Kristof, A. L. (1995). Making the right impression: A field study of applicant impression management during job interviews. Journal of Applied Psychology, 80(5), 587–606.
- Kluger, A. N., & DeNisi, A. (1996). The effects of feedback interventions on performance: A historical review, a meta-analysis, and a preliminary feedback intervention theory. Psychological Bulletin, 119(2), 254–284.
- Pennebaker, J. W. (1997). Writing about emotional experiences as a therapeutic process. Psychological Science, 8(3), 162–166.
- Hattie, J., & Timperley, H. (2007). The power of feedback. Review of Educational Research, 77(1), 81–112.
- McAdams, D. P. (2001). The psychology of life stories. Review of General Psychology, 5(2), 100–122.
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