When you are preparing for an interview, one of your goals is to make sure you feel ready to answer any question that is thrown your way. However, for many, it can be difficult to know how to quickly ...

Share an example of a challenge you've faced at work. Describe a time you had to make a difficult decision in your role. Tell me about a mistake you've made on the job. We've all probably heard some ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. If you’re looking for a job, one of the most important things ...

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 ...

Most employers use behavioral interviewing, which is based on the idea that past behavior predicts future performance. Questions typically begin with “Tell me about a time when . . . ” or “Give me an ...

With the STAR method, when you’re asked a question, you can respond with the Situation, explain the Task you had in that situation, describe the Actions you took, and close with the Result. Keeping ...

Heading into a job interview without a plan for structuring your answers is a bad idea. But nearly as bad is going in with a plan that's outdated and inadequate to the task. Most candidates have at ...