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Scenario: Using the STAR method in an interview

Scenario: Using the STAR method in an interview

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Scenario: Using the STAR method in an interview

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Now that you understand the STAR method, let's practice it. I will walk you through a real life scenario where I am interviewing Daisy for a technical program manager position. Hi, Daisy. I'm Shweta, the hiring manager. Welcome to Red 30. So excited to meet you. Nice to meet you too, Shweta. I'm happy to be here. Well, we have 45 minutes together and I'm going to ask you some specific questions around situations that you may have encountered and past. I would love for you to share your experiences and try being as specific as possible. Okay. I can do that. Well, tell me about a time when you actually had to face a tight deadline. How did you navigate it? In my last role as a project manager, I was working for a telecom company, and we were tasked with distributing a product to three different regions. That process usually takes about eight to nine weeks, and we were tasked to do it in five weeks. Wow, that was a tight deadline. It really was. Notice how Daisy clearly explained the…

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