The STAR Method

A structured way to answer behavioral interview questions by providing a clear and concise story about a specific experience.

SSituation

Set the scene and provide the necessary context for your story. What was the situation? Who was involved? Where did it take place?

Example: 'In my previous role as a project manager, we were facing a tight deadline for a new software launch.'

TTask

Describe your responsibility or role in the situation. What was your specific goal or task?

Example: 'My task was to streamline the quality assurance process to save time without compromising quality.'

AAction

Explain the specific steps you took to address the task. Focus on your individual contributions and skills.

Example: 'I implemented a new automated testing tool and created a prioritized checklist for manual testing, which allowed us to focus on the most critical components first.'

RResult

Share the outcome of your actions. What was the result? Quantify your success whenever possible.

Example: 'As a result, we reduced testing time by 30%, met our launch deadline, and decreased post-launch bugs by 15%.'