The STAR and PARADE methods of answering behavioral interview questions are both popular. They can help when you're asked about a time you faced a challenge or made a mistake at work, for example.

Behavioral questions are often asked in interviews to understand how you handle certain situations and challenges in the workplace. The STAR method is a highly effective way to structure your answers ...

Talking with job hunters in my individual coaching sessions or those attending my Interview Preparation class, most say that the situational questions are the most difficult to answer. This interview ...

Are you preparing for an upcoming interview? Are you struggling to develop a list of possible responses you feel good about? Do you wonder how to represent your many accomplishments to best showcase ...

Do you get nervous and ramble during interviews? Or do you worry about what details to include and what to leave out when explaining your experience? Understanding and applying the STAR interview ...

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