The orginal article for the information referenced was writted by Zina Panagopoulou, edited by Andy Agouridis, and published on the Career Higher website. You can find the full article here: https://www.careerhigher.co/career-advice/answering-competency-based-interview-questions-124224/#step-3-structure-your-answer-using-the-star-technique 

Using the S.T.A.R. Technique to Answer Competency-Based Interview Questions 

 The original article posted on Career Higher is an extensive look at a variety of questions specifically focused on executive candidates.  Here's an outline of what the full article covers:

• What are Competency-Based Interview Questions?
• 15 Competency-Based Questions for Executive Interviews
• Key Competencies Evaluated in Executives
• How to Answer Competency-Based Questions?
  • Step 1: Identify Potential Questions
  • Step 2: Develop Relevant Stories
  • Step 3: Structure your Answer using The S.T.A.R. Technique
• Competency-based Interview Questions and Examples
• Tips for Excelling at Competency-Based Interviews for Executives

In this article, we want to focus specifically on the part covering the S.T.A.R. Technique.  From the original:

Structure your Answer using The S.T.A.R. Technique

After identifying relevant stories, structure them using the S.T.A.R method. The S.T.A.R. technique is a systematic way to answer competency-based questions by elaborating on four key aspects:

• Situation: Describe the context within which you were operating.
• Task: What were your responsibilities?
• Action: Detail the specific actions you took to address the situation.
• Result: Explain the outcomes of your actions.

This method helps structure your responses in a clear, concise, and engaging manner, ensuring you highlight your competencies effectively.

Here is an example: 

• Situation: “In my previous role as CFO, we faced significant budgetary constraints during an economic downturn.”
• Task: “My responsibility was to lead the budget revision efforts to sustain our operations without sacrificing strategic projects.”
• Action: “I implemented a thorough review of all expenditures, prioritized essential projects, and negotiated better terms with our suppliers.”
• Result: “We achieved a 20% reduction in costs while maintaining key initiatives, which contributed to a stronger financial position when the market stabilized.”
  

You can find more articles on our website that address the STAR Technique here: https://www.careerusa.org/component/finder/search.html?q=STAR+Technique

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