Examples of Answers Based on the STAR Method

Situation: When you are asked about handling a tough situation

– After joining my last company I was promoted to the position of senior sales manager where I successfully handled the launch of a new product making it a big success

Task: When you are asked about completing a task urgently

– I was given a task by my manager which was to complete in one month but the client for whom we were working was in a hurry. So, I had to complete it in 3 weeks.

Action: When you are asked about the call of action 

– As a customer representative, my task was to answer most of the customer queries via calls and emails. By the end of the day, I had to attend to them all and resolve each one of them positively. 

Result: When you are asked about achieving the results

– I was positioned as a sales representative and exceeded my sales target by 25%.

Are you one of those people who gets jittery when it comes to answering behavioral interview questions in a proper manner that can actually impress the interviewer? If your answer is yes, this article is curated just for you. Long gone are the days when the “Tell me about the time when…” type of questions baffled you but now you can tackle such questions with this amazing strategy called the STAR Method which can help you ace your next interview with ease. This approach can help you to provide clear and concise answers to questions while showcasing your skills and experiences. 

With the STAR method, you can:

• Answer behavioral interview questions in a structured manner.
• Develop your storytelling skills.
• Explain your achievements in a brief form.

This article will help you to build your interview skills without mumbling nonsense during interviews and will make you seem responsible too. Before that, we’ll discuss what the STAR Method is and how you can use it to prepare for your next interview.