STAR stands for Situation, Task, Action and Result. It helps you explain a real example without losing the interviewer in unnecessary detail.
Set the scene briefly
Use one or two sentences for the situation and task. Spend most of your answer explaining the action you personally took.
Finish with the result
Give a measurable result when possible, then explain what you learned. Practise your examples, but do not memorise every word.
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