The Famous STAR Technique
Keep in mind the “STAR Technique”:
S: Situation – describe the situation you were in when that past work-related mistake happened.
T: Task – explain what you were supposed to do.
A: Action – tell them what happened. Describe what you did wrong and how you handled the negative situation.
R: Result – show the positive results and the lessons you learned from the experience.
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The STAR Interview Response Technique
- (S) Situation: Explain the background of the situation. What was your job?
- (T) Task: What was the particular task you had to perform? If there was a particular problem you were addressing, explain what it was.
- (A) Action: What action did you take (or what...
Applying STAR questions
Situation- What's the background of what you were working on?
Task- What tasks were you given?
Action- What actions did you take?
Results- What results did you measure?
Learn From the Past
You can’t rewrite events by replaying scenarios with different outcomes, but you can always consider what you’ve learned:
- What led to the mistake? Explore triggers that prompted your action and any feelings that tipped you over the edge.
- What would you do differently now?
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