#CareerTipTuesday - Be a STAR with Situational Questions

Employers often ask Situational questions during interviews in order to gain a better understanding of how a candidate may perform in certain situations - likely situations which will be common in the role for which they are hiring. These questions often begin with the phrase "tell me about a time when..."
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For example: "Tell me about a time when you went above and beyond the call of duty to get the job done."
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"Tell me about a time when you had to manage a conflict with a peer or supervisor."
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If you have an upcoming interview, chances are you'll have to answer at least one of these types of questions. So how do you demonstrate that you'd be the ideal hire?
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Our Tip: Shine Using the STAR Method

Situation
Task
Action
Result

Situation - Provide details and context for the situation or circumstance you'll be describing
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Task - What was the challenge or task that you had to work through?
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Action - What steps (or actions) did you take to address the issue or complete the task?
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Results - What was the result of your action? Did you save the employer money? Or make a customer happy? How was the challenge resolved?
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Remember employers are looking for results. So don't sell yourself short by forgetting to include them in your answer. 
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