Job Search Tools: Use the Rule of Three in Interviews

Use the Rule of Three to sound more confident, organized, and memorable in interviews. People are likely only to remember a maximum of three things from any one interaction anyway, so don’t overthink it.

Why It Works in Interviews:

• Clarity: Three points keep your answer focused without drifting. Leaving them wanting to ask for more details.

• Memorability: Interviewers are more likely to recall three strong examples than a laundry list.

• Confidence: A structured response shows you can think clearly under pressure.

Tell stories in three parts: for example, if asked “Tell me about yourself,” break it into past (your background), present (your current role/skills), and future (what you’re aiming for). Don’t rattle off a long list. Instead, list up to three ideas or state something like “I can think of a few, but my top three ideas are…”

And remember, we communicate with all of our senses, so pay close attention to your overall presence in the interview space.