Employment Guide

Interviewing

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.

Skill

Your S.T.A.R. Story

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

Communication

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

Situation: Task:

Teamwork

Action: Result:

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Decision Making

Action: Result:

Situation: Task:

Organization

Action: Result:

Situation: Task:

Analyzing

Action: Result:

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