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One of the biggest mistakes we see candidates make in their interviews is not presenting their accomplishments in a clear and concise way. If an interviewer can’t follow your stories, it’s difficult for them to assess whether you’re a fit for our role and company. That’s why we’re not secretive about our expectations. We ask behavioral-based interview questions and interviewees should use the STAR method to respond. The acronym stands for: Situation, Task, Action, and Results. ⭐ Situation: start with a clear description of a situation you were in. Avoid rambling, but offer enough detail for the interviewer to understand the complexities of it. ⭐ Task: clearly state the goal. ⭐ Action: what steps did you take? What was your contribution? Let us know what you did, not what your team or group did. ⭐ Result: don’t be shy about taking credit. What happened? How did it end? Provide examples using data. This might seem like common sense, but job interviews (at any company!) can be nerve-wracking. Most people feel some sort of pre-interview anxiety no matter what the company is. So, the more someone is prepared with a wide range of thoughtfully organized stories, the more likely they are to set themselves up for success. What other interview tips do you recommend? Here are some of ours: https://amzn.to/4eogknj

Larry Knoll

Scheduling Assistant at Networks Connect - Healthcare and Professional Staffing Agency

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Interesting

TTai Wong

Sports equipment industry and trade

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Great

Richard Harrison

Need a job, not a handout

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What if you spent the last 20 years mostly working away from customers and see what others refer to as "above and beyond" as part of your basic job description...how do you answer to "Describe a time you went above and beyond for a customer " especially when you don't like to lie but you know the wrong answer will cost you the job?

Tiffany Brashier

Account Manager at Dollar Tree Stores

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Great advice

This is good advice, however it has potential downsides. if those who are doing the interview rely too heavily on the candidate answering questions, using the STAR method, to the point that they cannot understand a perfectly clear answer to the question any other way. or if using the STAR method becomes a test in and of itself. It will hinder the process and has the potential to lead to interviewers favouring mediocre candidates who use STAR over talented and experienced people who perhaps conduct a conversation in a way that is not like a primary school book report. you will struggle to find the candidate that thinks differently, if you require every candidate to answer the same way.

Theresa Gill

A seasoned professional with 30+ years of multifaceted experience in Management, HR, Executive Recruiting, Training, Insurance, and Financial Planning.

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Great advice!

Eric Bono

Commis de cuisine plongée

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Très intéressant pour moi que ille de France 

I had an account on Amazon and the product I wanted to buy was more discounted here. I logged in and bought the product, but now I can't access my amazon membership. At the login stage, it warns "invoice verification required" and says it sent me an email. The e-mail is not coming, I checked my spam folder. At the moment I have no information about my order and I don't know what the outcome will be. I can't access my membership. Amazon

Thomas A. S.

“Proud descendant of a WWII USN veteran, LT on the USS Massachusetts, honoring our family’s heritage and service.” I Am. Logistics, computing, science, medicine, Trust, Service, Honor, heroic, steadfast and true! Can!

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To Ted In shadows cast by circus lights, A young man rode on wheels of might, A unicycle, swift and true, In each spin, dreams were born anew. A craftsman’s heart, a calloused hand, Struggles faced to make a stand. In Albuquerque’s dusty streets, A man found joy where hardship meets. He spun through life, with highs and lows, A seed of grit where courage grows. Though storms and trials marked his way, His spirit shone, come night or day. From humble starts, a story grew, A legacy in paths he knew. For in his heart, a fire burned bright, Passed on to one who’d reach new heights. To Jeff, he gave a spark of will, A sense of drive no storm could kill. From Ted’s raw hands, a power spun— A vision clear, a race begun. And Amazon was born in time, Built on resolve and dreams in rhyme. In every box and shipped-out care, A trace of Ted’s own hope was there. So here’s to Ted, who rode through life, Through thick and thin, through joy and strife. For in his son, his spirit glows, A legacy that endlessly grows.

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