Master the STAR Framework
How to Ace Behavioural Interview Questions Using the “STAR” Method?
7 min readMar 12, 2024
Even in 2024, your performance in the “Behavioral interviews” can be a make or break when landing your dream job. These questions are asked to judge and evaluate a candidate’s actual performance in various situations.
Here’s where the STAR method steps in, providing a powerful framework to deliver crisp, compelling, and impactful answers to those all-important interview questions.
What is the STAR Method?
The STAR method is a structured interview response format that stands for:
- Situation: Start by setting up the context of the challenge or experience you’re about to discuss.
- Task: Explain your specific role or responsibility within that situation. What were you expected to achieve?
- Action: Detail the steps you took to address the challenge or complete the task. Showcase your problem-solving skills and decision-making process.
- Result: Quantify your achievements and highlight the positive impact of your actions. It is best to share quantitative results to add more weightage.
