STAR technique
[/stɑr tɛkˈnik/]
nounpl: STAR techniques
técnica STAR
1. A structured interview method used in job interviews where candidates answer behavioral questions using the STAR framework (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to demonstrate competencies and past performance
The interviewer asked me to use the STAR technique to describe how I handled a difficult client situation.
O entrevistador me pediu para usar a técnica STAR para descrever como lidei com uma situação difícil com um cliente.
2. A framework for answering interview questions by breaking down a response into four components: the Situation, the Task at hand, the Action taken, and the Result achieved
Using the STAR technique, she explained the situation, what was required, what she did, and what the outcome was.
Usando a técnica STAR, ela explicou a situação, o que era necessário, o que fez e qual foi o resultado.
The STAR technique is extensively used in American and Brazilian corporate environments, particularly in multinational companies and modern recruitment processes. It has become a standard expectation in job interviews, especially for management and professional positions. In Brazil, it gained prominence through the influence of American companies and international business practices. Job seekers are often trained on this technique through coaching services, online courses, and career development programs.
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