InProject Management job interviews often include competency or behavioral questions. An effective way to frame your response is with the STAR Format.
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Your interviewer will want to assess your experience and how you actually handle situations – rather than your theoretical understanding of them. You should respond to these types of interview questions with a story-like response.
But the challenge is to keep your story focused on answering the interviewer’s question. This is when you can use the STAR technique.
The STAR Format is a proven method of answering tricky situational questions in a systematic way that allows you to give all the essential details.
When you are answering questions, be as specific as you can, without rambling or including too much information.
Here are our tips for preparing to use the STAR format in your next behavioral interview…
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What is the STAR Format for Behavioral Interviews? | Video Click To TweetDr Mike Clayton is one of the most successful and in-demand project management trainers in the UK. He is author of 14 best-selling books, including four about project management. He is also a prolific blogger and contributor to ProjectManager.com and Project, the journal of the Association for Project Management. Between 1990 and 2002, Mike was a successful project manager, leading large project teams and delivering complex projects. In 2016, Mike launched OnlinePMCourses.
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