Every time a question is asked by the interviewer, you should
get into the habit of using the STAR technique to fully answer the question. It may be good to adapt some
examples to the role you are applying for beforehand so that you do not get
caught off guard.
Situation:
Provide some background to a situation you were faced and what
you were required to do.
Task:
As you have now set the scene, you need to outline what
challenges and obstacles you were facing.
Action:
You now need to explain the action you took to overcome these
challenges.
Results:
Demonstrate how your skill set enabled you to reach a successful
outcome and what you learnt from the decision which you took. Remember – if you are struggling to give an
example you can always ask the interviewer to repeat the question. Take
time to fully understand the question and what the interviewer is asking from you before giving an answer.
Try not to panic if you do not have an answer ready and ask the interview for a few second to think about
your answer. Stay calm and
composed throughout the process.