Behavioral Based Interview Preparation Worksheet

Employers typically want to hear how you will handle certain situations. In interview settings, these are called behavior based interview questions. The STAR model is one helpful approach to answering these questions.

• S – Situation: Briefly describe the context. Set the scene for your example. Provide the who, what, where, and when.
• T – Task: Explain your specific responsibility or the goal you were trying to achieve. What was the challenge or objective?
• A – Action: Detail the specific steps you took to address the task. This is the most critical part of the answer. Focus on your individual contributions using “I” statements.
• R – Result: Share the outcome of your actions. A strong answer quantifies the result whenever possible. This shows clear impact and value.

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Prior to an interview, it is helpful to think through your skills and examples and stories you have that demonstrate those skills. Download this helpful worksheet to write down examples for your skills.