Back to Menu of Workshops and Strategic Career Management Model Workshop Home CONTENTS Purpose of the Interview What to Expect Types of Interviews Traditional Behavioral Case-Method Site Visit Job Specific Cases Videoconferencing Telephone Interview Success Factors Sample Questions Impressive Readiness Checklist Related Links Mock Interview Directions		WINNING INTERVIEWING TECHNIQUES   Types of Interviews Behavioral/Emotional/Story Telling: Requires you to offer concrete, specific examples to reveal skills We recommend that you use the "STAR" framework to structure your reponses in a specific, concise way: What was the SITUATION? What was your TASK? What ACTION did you take? What was the RESULT? Employer is making assumptions about your future performance based on past behaviors and attitudes.   Examples: Tell me about a time when you exhibited teamwork. Give me an example of a time you confronted a challenge and how you dealt with it. Why isn't your GPA higher?
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