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Give your interview answer a STAR
Practical exerciseA simple structure for a story that makes sense.
Set the scene and the task
S stands for Situation and T for Task. Briefly explain the context and what needed to happen. Choose a real example relevant to the question.
Explain your action
A stands for Action. Describe your own contribution and why you chose it. Be clear about teamwork and avoid taking credit for someone else’s work.
Finish with the result
R stands for Result. Explain the outcome and what you learned. You can discuss a difficult result honestly. Keep the story conversational rather than memorising a script.
Watch it. Practise it. See what stuck.
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