Interview Tip: The STAR Treatment

In today’s tough job market, it is important to stand out amongst the crowd during the job interview. To help differentiate you from the average applicant, we suggest you follow the STAR technique. This technique provides a simple way to present complete and detailed answers to interview questions.

Situation- Give a specific example of a situation related to the question
Task- Describe a task that needed to be accomplished
Action- Explain the actions you carried out related to the situation or task
Results- Explain the results of your actions

How To Research a Company Before an Interview

Your resume caught the eye of a potential employer and they’ve called you back for an interview.  Now what?

One of the most important things you can do before an interview is research the company.  Here’s some ways you can go about doing that using a search engine and social media. Continue reading