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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Task- What tasks were you given?
Action- What actions did you take?
Results- What results did you measure?
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