Behavioral Interviewing Tip
September 24, 2009
Behavioral interview questions (you know, the ones that often start out “Tell me about a time when you…”) can sometimes be the most difficult to answer. When you are faced with such a question, this simple acronym is a great tool for organizing your thoughts. Just remember to be a STAR!
S – What was the SITUATION?
T – What was the TASK you had to complete?
A – What ACTION did you take?
R – What were the RESULTS of your action?
Providing a sentence or two for each of these four points can help ensure that your response is thorough, structured, and concise.
