The STAR format is a simple, effective way to respond to behavioral interview questions. It helps you structure your answers so that you demonstrate clearly how you approach and solve problems.
STAR stands for:
Situation (What challenging work situation did you encounter?)
Task (What was your goal for handling this situation?)
Action (What did you do to resolve the problem?)
Results (What was the outcome of your actions?)
Here’s an example of how to use the STAR format:
STAR stands for:
Situation (What challenging work situation did you encounter?)
Task (What was your goal for handling this situation?)
Action (What did you do to resolve the problem?)
Results (What was the outcome of your actions?)
Here’s an example of how to use the STAR format: