In this week’s video, we’re going to go over how the STAR method can help prepare you for job interviews. That’s coming up.
Hi guys, I’m Kim with Snagajob, your number one source for hourly jobs and welcome to our weekly advice show.
In most interviews, the interviewer will ask a variety of questions and different types of questions. Among those are situational interview questions. These are typically asked in a format like “tell me about a time when--fill in the blank”. Interviewers use these types of questions to predict your on-the-job performance. They want to see how you would and have handled situations in the workplace. An easy, helpful way to tackle these behavioral questions is to use the S.T.A.R method. We’ll break it down:
First, Situation. Give the interviewer a brief summary including the problem you were solving or goal you were trying to achieve. This should answer the who, what, when and where basics.
Second, Task. Explain exactly what was required of you. List your responsibilities and plans to resolve the situation.
Next, Action. Describe what steps you took to reach a solution. This is a great time to list obstacles you encountered and overcame during the process. Feel free to elaborate on your thought process so that the interviewer gets a better sense of how you think.
Last, Results. This is probably the most important part of the STAR method. It’s like the ending to a story. Explain the outcome of the situation and any lessons you learned along the way that could help you the next time around.
Using this format, you will deliver well thought out answers that are sure to impress the interviewer!
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