STAR Interview Method
By: A Staff Writer
Updated on: Jul 19, 2024
What: A way for interviewees to answer behavioral questions by outlining the Situation, Task, Action they took, and the Result.
Who: No single inventor, but it’s a widely taught technique to help job applicants prepare.
Why: Helps entrepreneurs move beyond vague answers, getting to the heart of a candidate’s skills and experience. *Also, remind your own team to use this when talking about projects!
When: When asking ANY interview question where you want examples, not just theory.
How:
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- Coach your candidates to prepare STAR stories in advance.
- Listen for specific actions they took, not just what the team did.