STAR is an acronym for a formula which can help you structure your responses. The letters stand for Situation, Task, Action, and Result. Most questions center on your past or current attitudes, and ...

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Talking with job hunters in my individual coaching sessions or those attending my Interview Preparation class, most say that the situational questions are the most difficult to answer. This interview ...

Share an example of a challenge you've faced at work. Describe a time you had to make a difficult decision in your role. Tell me about a mistake you've made on the job. We've all probably heard some ...

With the STAR method, when you’re asked a question, you can respond with the Situation, explain the Task you had in that situation, describe the Actions you took, and close with the Result. Keeping ...