How do I prepare for the interview? What is the "C-A-R method"?
The scholarship administrators explicitly state how to prepare for the competency based questions. They recommend applicants prepare some examples that relate to the key competencies required for successful applicants before the interview. During the interview, they recommend using the C-A-R method: Context, Action, Result to structure the answer. This method helps you structure your answers as mini-stories, which makes your responses clear, compelling, and memorable. For PhD applicants, an additional question will be asked to delve deeper into the proposed content of your doctoral study. You will be asked if you have secured a supervisor or are in active discussions.