Using STAR Effectively
In the last chapter, you learned the STAR method, the recipe for a perfect behavioral answer. You have the four key ingredients: Situation, Task, Action, and Result.
However, knowing the ingredients is one thing; becoming a great chef is another. A cook follows the recipe exactly. A chef understands the principles behind the recipe. They know when to add a little more of one ingredient, how to substitute another, and how to present the final dish for maximum appeal.
Many candidates understand the structure but fail to apply it in a way that engages the interviewer and clearly demonstrates their strengths.
This chapter focuses on how to make your STAR stories stand out, avoid common mistakes, and adapt them to different questions