STAR questions

[/stɑr ˈkwɛs.tʃənz/]
nounpl: STAR questions
perguntas STAR
1. A structured interview technique used in behavioral interviews where STAR stands for Situation, Task, Action, and Result. Candidates are asked to describe specific examples from their past experience using this framework.
During the job interview, the hiring manager asked STAR questions to understand how the candidate had handled difficult workplace situations.
Durante a entrevista de emprego, o gerente de recrutamento fez perguntas STAR para entender como o candidato havia lidado com situações difíceis no trabalho.
2. Interview questions designed to elicit concrete examples and evidence of competencies, skills, and behavioral traits rather than hypothetical answers.
STAR questions are effective because they encourage candidates to provide specific details about their accomplishments.
Perguntas STAR são eficazes porque encorajam os candidatos a fornecer detalhes específicos sobre seus accomplishments.
STAR questions are a cornerstone of modern recruitment practices in both the United States and Brazil, particularly in multinational corporations and competitive job markets. The technique emphasizes evidence-based evaluation of candidates' past behavior as a predictor of future performance. In Brazil, this methodology has become increasingly popular in large companies and multinational organizations, especially in São Paulo's corporate sector. The technique is seen as more objective and fair than traditional interview methods.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
behavioral interview questionscompetency-based questionssituational interview questionsexample-based questions
Antonyms / Antônimos
hypothetical questionsopen-ended questionstheoretical questions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
perguntas STAR
Standard term used in human resources and job interview contexts throughout Brazil
São Paulo
perguntas STAR / questões comportamentais
Widely used in the business hub; sometimes paired with 'questões comportamentais'
Rio de Janeiro
perguntas STAR
Common usage in corporate recruitment environments
Portugal
perguntas STAR / questões de comportamento
Used in HR contexts; may also be referred to as 'questões de comportamento' or 'entrevistas comportamentais'

Related Words

behavioral interviewjob interviewcompetency assessmentinterview techniquesituational examplework experience

Related Idioms & Phrases

tell me about a time when
give me an example of
describe a situation where
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