STAR Interview Method Explained

The STAR Interview Method is a technique for answering behavioral interview questions. These are questions that ask how you performed in a tricky situation in the past.

By the end of this video, you'll:
- Understand the STAR Method and when you should use it.
- Have examples of STAR Model answers to interview questions you can adapt to suit your needs.
- Learn a simple 3-step process you can use to better prepare yourself for your next interview.

To learn more, read our STAR technique companion article:

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[janicep]

I'm a 22 year HR Veteran, specifically Recruiting. I have been using the STAR method for the majority of my career. I would recommend sharing situations that demonstrate results, diversify examples with current/previous employers, and ensure you display collaboration with team and partnership with stakeholders. This was great video that was simple to understand!

[PatronSaintOfPigeons]

I've got an interview tomorrow for a job as a Data Analyst, I don't really have any directly relevent skills, but it's an upskill within the company, so I have plenty of examples from within my current role as well as my studies at university, this will hopefully be my first foray into the tech industry, so hopefully it goes well and I can start making use of this degree before I even have it.

[SignalCorps]

Thanks for putting this together. I have quite a lot of experience as the interviewer, having hired several dozen people over the years, but I have recently decided to find a new job and realized I haven’t been the interviewee for over a decade. No matter how much experience you have, it’s always best to over prepare. All the best,

[hualon]

Interviews now are bananas. I have to have an AI proofread my cover letter and SEO it for keywords, I have to put up with questions like "What makes you a thought leader?", endure four such sessions with various company members (unpaid) and that's only if the company doesn't just ghost you from the get-go. It's a miracle that anyone is employed.

[fballay]

Thank you for making this video. That is the most comprehensive and clear video i have watched on the STAR method. I have saved it and will definitely share it. Thank you again, it has answered all the pending questions i had about the technique.

[munaokeke]

3:00 me thinking my computer just died.

[genso]

Help me with my confidence level a bit more watching this. I have anxiety issues as it is, but with interviews; my anxiety is even more worse. Especially, when I start sweating which is all I can focus on is please don't see the sweat roll down my face. Haha. I have a video interview tonight I'm planning to do and next week will be doing an in-person interview which will be a panel interview with 2 to 3 people..

[erinnettles]

This was an incredibly helpful presentation. I am preparing for an interview with the state of California, who uses the STAR method. I did not land the first job I interviewed for with the state, I believe because I had not prepared scenario questions such as those discussed. Thank you for making the STAR process easy to navigate!

[DC-xjfe]

4:52 "It was intense pressure, but I immensely enjoyed it." Right... sure you did.

[veenusav]

thanks for creating this video.
I am a startup CEO. And with my 25 year industrial experience, i do consultancy to corporates.
I have different scenarios like talking with different stakeholders I meet in daily life. Include employees, potential Investors, even family members from villages.
I get genuine open ended questions. Sometimes hard to answer in their vocabulary and context.
This method is good. I think for each major case-studies in life. To me, and most startup founders, the case-study one going on, will be important.
Once again thanks a lot for your video. And especially asked to share our stories.

[ecoarena]

Nice work and still quite relevant for those of us in teaching and learning. Incidentally, just FYI, in your second last slide, in Point 1, 'you're' should be either 'you' or 'you've' and in Point 2, 'your' should be 'you're'. Thanks again for an excellent video.

[xvuuvmv]

Quality content. Fantastic explanation. Super easy to understand! Thank you

[kaym]

Listened twice just to make sure I didnt miss anything! Ty!

[greaserfrankenstein]

Thanks for posting this! Its very helpful in preparing me for an upcoming interview.

Update: i killed on that interview! Got the job! Thanks again!

[lodo]

This tutorial was very helpful. Thank you!

[MuhammadHusain-se]

thanks i actually enjoyed it while eating my cup noodles in the morning. i just watched the video and wont be on any interview yet anytime soon, all of my interviews before this video were using merely my brain, logic, and what could i think about at that occassion

[LeonIneke]

Love your channel! Already learned so much on very relevant leadership, interview and new role information, all based on very clear frameworks and voice over

[cestarop]

Thanks, my friend! Such a simple and good video!! Has Helped me a lot!

[lynvigna]

Thank you so much I used this video for my interview and it went really well!!

[devendraramanna]

This is an awesome video, thank you for explaining it in such an understandable way.