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STAR is an interviewing technique which can work for anybo dy from entry level to executive, from field to o ffice. S ituation = Circumstances or state of events. T ask = Overall tasks needed to deal with the situation. A ction = Actions you took to complete each task. R esult = Outcomes as the result of your actions. TASK ACTION RESUL T STAR SYSTEM SKIL LS BEHAVIO R EXPERTI SE Why does the STAR System work? TELLS A STORY ORGANIZE S THOUGHTS & ANSWERS PAINTS A PICTUR E By using the STAR System, you cover each aspect of the situation, and give the interviewer a clear, understandable answer. RECORD REVISE REVIE W What do you mean by tell a story? How can I practice STAR? STAR helps you tell your story in an organized manner that is clear to the listener. STAR organizes your thoughts and answers to explain what you’ve done in the past. By using this technique, you can paint a picture of your skills and expertise in the mind of the prospective employer. By using STAR, you’re e xplaining a nd documenting your work history in a way that a prospect ive employer can fully understand the s ituation, challeng es, and actions you took. The STAR System gives t hem answers about your b ehavior as well as your skills and expertis e . o Make a record of past accomplishments in your work history. Jot down and describe your accomplishments using the STAR System. o Revise & edit these notes until they’re complete and comprehensive. o Review your notes before each job interview. Michelle Rogers SITUATI ON

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STAR is an interviewing technique which can work for

anybody from entry level to executive, from field to office.

Situation = Circumstances or state of events.

Task = Overall tasks needed to deal with the situation.

Action = Actions you took to complete each task.

Result = Outcomes as the result of your actions.

TASK

ACTION

RESULT

STAR SYSTEM

SKILLS

BEHAVIOR

EXPERTISE

Why does the STAR System work?

TELLS A STORY ORGANIZES

THOUGHTS & ANSWERS

PAINTS A

PICTURE

By using the STAR System, you cover each aspect of the situation, and give the interviewer a clear, understandable answer.

RECORD

REVISE

REVIEW

What do you mean by tell a story?

How can I practice STAR?

STAR helps you tell your story in an organized manner that is clear to the listener. STAR organizes your thoughts and answers to explain what you’ve done in the past. By using this technique, you can paint a picture of your skills and expertise in the mind of the prospective employer.

By using STAR, you’re explaining and

documenting your work history in a way that a

prospective employer can fully understand the

situation, challenges, and actions you took.

The STAR System gives them answers about

your behavior as well as your skills and

expertise.

o Make a record of past accomplishments in your work history. Jot down and describe your accomplishments using the STAR System.

o Revise & edit these notes until they’re complete and comprehensive.o Review your notes before each job

interview.

Michelle Rogers

SITUATION