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STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result)
A clean shape for telling a story.
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STAR is a simple way to structure a story: the Situation (the setting), the Task (what needed doing), the Action (what you did, in detail) and the Result (what happened, ideally with a number). It keeps a personal story clear and easy to follow.
Where does it come up in case interview prep?
- Performing well to a camera with no one thereLesson in One-way recorded video interviews
- Building and telling a strong storyLesson in The fit, behavioral, and personal interview
- Framing your experience, and the questions you will hearLesson in Experienced hires, PhDs, and other advanced degrees
- Am I ready for final rounds?Lesson in Readiness self-check
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See STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) at work in a lesson from One-way recorded video interviews, with checks as you go.
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