Epi Mock Interview Wrap-up
Category : Student Opportunities
We had a great EPI Mock Interview and Networking Night last month and heard from students that feedback about the S.T.A.R. Method of responding to questions was very helpful.
The S.T.A.R. Method is a way of answering resume-based interview questions that provides interviewers with clear, concrete and concise answers. Interview questions that are answered in the S.T.A.R. Method get to the heart of what a candidate ACTUALLY did in a previous work experience.
Use the S.T.A.R. Method to frame your responses to most behavioral-based interview questions:
Situation – Describe the situation in detail while being concise and straightforward. Make sure to give enough detail so that the interviewer can understand the situation at hand. Pretend you’re talking to a friend – don’t start in the middle of the story. And don’t assume they’ve read your resume.
Task – Detail what your task or obstacle was (even in a group setting).
Action – Detail what your actions were to complete the task or overcome the obstacle.
Result – Detail what the result of your action was and the outcome of the situation
For more information about interviewing, look at the Office of Career Development’s Interview Prep Guide.
