Career Success Guide

Interviewing - The S.T.A.R. Technique

THE S.T.A.R. TECHNIQUE

The S.T.A.R. Technique, when used well, is heard as a seamless narrative that provides a specific example of experience. This may sound simple, but without preparation it is easy to give an answer that skips key details, or doesn’t have a natural ending. Use the table below to make a list of examples in advance, this will enhance your answers during an interview to be as seamless as possible.

YOUR S.T.A.R. STORY

SKILL

Situation: Snow storm during Career Conference Task: Coordinate new parking for 400+ people

COMMUNICATION

Action: Work with committee members streamlined communication Result: All employers parked successfully with minimal confusion

Situation: Task:

TEAMWORK

Action: Results:

Situation: Task: Action: Results: Situation: Task: Action: Results: Situation: Task:

DECISION MAKING

ORGANIZATION

ANALYZING

Action: Results:

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