Interview Techniques - STAR Method

[@andrearosario8512]

I was waiting for Alex to take out a grill and start BBQ'ing in the middle of the interview. He was truly in the zone.

[@farwanqv]

Andrea Rosario lol

[@dyan785]

hahaha

[@Chiefmusicianette100]

LOL

[@Uromastyxfanatics]

I love it alex. Straight to the point no non - sense, you got the job

[@jamescrabbe6933]

Alex must have a strong stock portfolio with that kind of interview performance lol

[@kristencrane2872]

I'm not gonna lie.... I am horrible with this type of interviewing, but I think I am a hard worker and a quick learner. I have excelled and exceeded expectations at every job I have had. I miss the old way of just discussing my experience and what I can bring to the table instead of trying to nervously come up with a time when... and be truthful at the same time.

[@SSchithFoo]

Yeah it's frustrating. Almost as if they want to hire actors and actresses who can BS their way through the interview even for highly technical positions like software development, rather than people who actually get work done.

[@joenames670]

Kristen Crane I agree! It took me 3 tries to land this one job because I suck at these types of interviews but after finally getting hired and having to leave 2yrs later, they left recommendation letter saying they'd hire me a 100 of me if they could lol.

[@gawdstockton483]

Kristen Crane The key is to just memorize a specific set of stories and fabricate and fluff them up enough to make yourself appear as a good candidate.

[@jamestempero]

SSchithFoo zd

[@TheHeartTimes]

SSchithFoo your right but it's because people get anxiety for interviews so they want to prepare you so their future star players aren't dismissed. 💜

[@elleclintliam]

I would have hired Alex

[@AA-ct7cb]

Me too.

[@Chiefmusicianette100]

Me Too! He's gonna bring life to the office.

[@nefzen06]

Yeah, sounded like James was lying or had his solution memorized, while Alex is just a badass who gets his work done without practicing how to do really well at interviews. Thank you corporate america for commercializing everything under the fckn sun!

[@MA-ck4qr]

However alex attitude would not get the job.

[@Chiefmusicianette100]

James is married to the interview guys sister - so he will get the job anyway.

[@simecurkovic]

Great video - this is how I explain it to my supply chain students: Interview Questions asked 1. What do you consider to be your greatest strengths? 2. Have you ever had any failures? What did you learn from them? 3. Have you had difficulty getting along with a former professor/supervisor/coworker and how did you handle it? 4. Why should we hire you rather than another candidate? 5. What job related skills have you developed? 6. Describe your ideal job 7. Why did you choose your major? 8. Give an example of a situation where you had to provide a solution to the employer? 9. Do you prefer to work under supervision or on your own? 10. Describe a time in which you were forced to multi-task. Make sure you get names of interviewers, years employed and connection made to assist with follow-up letter/email. Star Method: Tell me of a time when you had to work within a group where the members did not get along? How did you handle the situation? Situation Interactive Qualifying Project Team. One team member showed up late, or not at all, to team meetings. Task To have the team member participate in team meetings. Action Called other team members together to discuss situation. Suggested we specifically state what we expected of the team member directly to him. Another member thought if we asked the team member what day and time he could always commit to would be better. The team decided to do both. We met with him and told him of our frustration and what we wanted. The team member apologized. He knew he had been missing meetings but he was working over 30+ hours to meet his college bills. Results We determine that meeting at lunch time would work for all of us. So we scheduled our meetings for every Thursday and it worked out great. In fact, we even invited our advisor to join us and he did regularly since he was free at that time also. • Tell me of a time when during updating database you observed a problem? Be sure to include how you resolved it. • Tell me of a time when tracking inventory you realized there wasn’t sufficient material for production? • Tell me of a time when you were overwhelmed with your tasks and how you solved them? Questions to Ask the Employer 1. What kinds of assignments might I expect during the internship portion of the job? 2. Why have you stayed with the company for 20 years 3. Describe your career path 4. What characteristics do the achievers in this company seem to share? 5. What is the next course of action? 6. When should I expect to hear from you? Things to research 1. Mission Statement/Vision 2. Core values 3. History; like when business began 4. Industry 5. Current events   Interview do’s • Write names down on portfolio • Ask for business card • Write down every question they ask • Find out years worked • If connection, like kids, sports anything talked about during interview to aid with thank you letter Dr. Sime (Sheema) Curkovic, Ph.D., Valluzzo & Lee Honors College Faculty Fellow Professor, Operations/Supply Chain Management Western Michigan University, Haworth College of Business Schneider Hall Room 3246, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5429 Tel.: [phone]; E-Mail: [e-mail] "Better, faster, cheaper"; www.wmich.edu/supplychain "WMU Integrated Supply Management (ISM)...Nation's best undergraduate SCM program (Gartner 2014); 2nd in SCM technology (SoftwareAdvice 2015); 2nd in top global SCM talent (SCM World 2017) Vitae: www.wmich.edu/sites/default/files/curriculum-vitae/CurkovicVitae2017_0.pdf Sample Lectures & Should You Major in Supply Chain Management? wmich.edu/supplychain/academics/lectures

[@authenticjourneys]

I would say the interesting thing here is that the interviewee, even in the second spot, did not actually come in answering everything all at once! He gave a little information, then the interviewers asked more questions to extract the STAR pieces from him. This is really interesting, because this made it feel more like a conversation.

[@a4435ify]

The best indicator for future behavior is past behavior fails to take into account change. People MAY have done things that show them to be fit for a job in the past but not turn out to be so much now. People might have done poorly at similar jobs in the past, used this as a a learning opportunity, and then improved themselves going into the future.

[@mdmejia67]

Ark7 that's a great point. Sometimes our mistakes are our best teachers.

[@philburpalooza8]

Canned Interview questions+ PC answers + little direct relation to future responsibilities= star

[@tanscott166]

I hate that companies resort to this cliche robotic questions. Would someone please conduct a report to explain how disingenuous the answers are going to be??? You give some fake story that never happened and feel awkward and silly explaining. How about interview people and allow them to freely answer the questions so you can get an authentic response that the candidates can really relate to

[@thooper1000]

Prepare well and research the job and company before you go in - that will always help you in an interview - it shows you are intelligent and have afforded the organisation your time and commitment before you have even landed the job. And practice your English language skills. Employers want the best person for the job and you need to show them that can be you.

[@rev.dr.sakomayrick4464]

I like the lesson, It is short, clear, straight to the point and has used simplified language to describe complex human behavior. Keep up with a good job, Jason!

[@knittedteapot6622]

This video was recommended to me but I am wondering why. Alex didn't really answer the question. James didn't really answer the question until the interviewers dragged the information out of him (what did you do next... and then what did you do.... and what did you do after that). Not sure I would hire either of these guys. But I don't understand why you are recommending not answering the full question as asked. Doesn't that flag up to interviewers that you never listened to or digested the question?

[@gojohngo106]

Alex is hired!

[@JDizz0413]

The reason he's credible is only because of his cool accent

[@frofficial4436]

Johnny Day Shit accent

[@sahihok222]

Nepal

[@amilheim]

Great info. Use this method, and you'll ace any behavior-based interview.

[@maxmagi]

Nicely presented. I have shared this on my Twitter feed for Job Seekers to benefit from. Thanks again!

[@Yooneek696969]

If you have trouble looking people in the eyes, just look between their eyebrows

[@hammadhouse]

i will 100% hire ALEX

[@megundu12]

Fernando Alonso surely knows the STAR technique

[@BlankDVD]

I hate videos like this, they always show a "worst case" i.e. Alex and then compare him to someone who is dressed well and speaks well. I think its safe to say that 90% of workforce knows all the interview etiquettes, what I want to know is difference between a "Ok" answer and a "Great" answer, not 'a very bad' and just 'good' like in this video. And the interviewers asked questions at each "STAR" step, the interviews I been on, they just let you do the talking.

[@Chiefmusicianette100]

Exactly. Alex would have been fun to have in a corporate setting - every office needs an alive personality to keep it real.

[@wikikhans]

Alex winking his eye to her!! hehhehheheh great Man

[@mastakilla_2k218]

Alex was honest James bs his way through. Should hire the honest guy which is Alex.

[@7EM7AR]

a lot of rings James has !!!

[@Omnimover456]

If one is actually DOING their job well and correctly, then the next time interviewing there shouldn't BE any problems that you had to solve and get a correct outcome. A correct outcome should be expected from the very beginning. This kind of interviewing is anathema to me...let me tell you about what I good qualities I already offer, not dwell on problems "I" probably caused in the first place by not doing my job...

[@JSampson1991]

The wink sells it.

[@Gonzoidzz]

Alex was hired.

[@ddjhall]

James sounds like Ewan McGregor

[@WheelmanH]

Thank you.

[@rikirismanto7898]

nice....good job

[@anthonymiller3744]

Alex been on that Kush 😂

[@norhan7074]

Lol

[@Kiahh21]

super helpful

[@sanharmohamed2386]

Thank you sir for your help

[@7ra44]

hey they alex guy the first time did good he make a good president

[@dijitalparadox]

His fucking wink killed me.

[@TheSolarFalcon]

Lol! At the end the text says "Don't forget body your language"

[@greatbritishmale]

He's so cool

[@muhammeddarboe8833]

Thanks you so much

[@safaekhaldi4788]

thank you i already do that before my interviews , the problem i have is my lack of confidence it makes my word shaky and not well speld , even when i trie to look confident i look weird , so that is repulsive too , i don't know what to do !!!! at this period am really depress

thank you

[@lesslee921]

minus the cell phone im a complete Alex 😣

[@feistyfella14]

Don't #3: Forget body your language.

[@stephenjoe6051]

Seems Alex was trying for a Film-STAR job ;-)

[@TheClonlad]

This is hilarious

[@mattrixx9019]

5:07 the word "situation" is misspelled "situtation." Yey another thing to remember. Proofread your written work as well (on your CV or cover letter).

[@Zealand1991]

You basically need to start talking like Obi One kenobi

[@chadinov]

+Zealand1991 Obi-Wan*

[@Zealand1991]

Dammit

[@CrazeeAdam]

+Zealand1991 that second dude's voice did remind me of Ewan Mcgregor (the Obi Wan actor in the episode I - III) >.> but I was told to watch this video I guess for an upcoming interview..so I did >.>

[@Orion_TheyThem]

@@CrazeeAdam saaameeee

[@T0mat0S0up]

I was really rooting for Alex. Did he get it?

[@rinsedpie]

Alex is pretty cool actually..i have a very important interview tomorrow! nervous!!!

[@boethius17]

rinsedpie did you get it?

[@hoobiebooh3473]

Never but Never STARE at a GIANT COWLICK!!

[@Chiefmusicianette100]

...and that exactly what I did ....

[@kenjiknows7413]

Alex rocks

[@MUsman-ti6tz]

I think the way in which James handle different situations is very good, his way to use proper use of gestures , postures and eye contact,

[@SagarSingh-ie8tx]

NICE VIDEO

[@Electrancemusic]

I think the "Star" answer was pretty unremarkable to be honest. "Someone wasn't showing up to team meetings, so I met with them and asked what was going on." Wouldn't anyone do that?

[@Emitak11]

:D..perfect!!

[@dontnick4017]

I'm not gonna be able to get it to you

[@GItoKeG]

This video is so dated you could put it in a museum.

[@Strapnigga]

Cell phone indicates priorities everytime. If the text or nasty pic you're receiving is more important than what you're doing it speaks volumes to your priorities.

[@roboticoaktreetaylor4639]

It seems like these questions are a little discriminatory and loosely based in the actual field that you're going to be working in

[@novadomenavedomia]

This are selection methods for trained monkeys. They want to have from you profile robotron or socalled biorobot. Corporations slowly upgrade for 4.0 to 5.0 trend and dehumanization aspects. Who takes courage to send them to hell during interview, good luck. Unfortunatelly we are dependent on financial resources. Alex did great job

[@user-hy4bc8gw3r]

If you forget start think of tar instead. Task,action,results

[@dhanbahadurgurung854]

good for job interviewers

[@SFVone]

That wink..haha

[@johanmoreno7488]

Strabucks sent me here.

[@hoobiebooh3473]

Alex is the shitzzzle

[@TheOlavarria49]

Wow they misspelled SITUATION

[@spik330]

I'm sorry to say this but the video it not that great. The first part is how not to act in an interview. The second part is a good interview, But most people aren't group coordinators in a financial university. Most people needing the help are going to be high school kids Like me. I would like to see this video done over again with more normality in it.

[@statix]

spik330 what you said is true, but you take the skills ffrom the video and transfer it into your life.. the video is well made, but might not be tailored to your specific needs "hence transferable skills"

[@EP_1990]

I got bored listening to James.

[@originalsugarbaby8491]

Tell me about a time........I tuned out after Alex answered the first question.

[@gamefixyour1749]

Wonder Woman? What is girl name in the interview?

[@yallaworld1575]

How to I get European jobs

[@ArunPlaysPiano]

1:44 Lol

[@iiiJenii]

These questions are simply BS through your teeth.

[@CrazyForCooCooPuffs]

+iAmKatniss yea basically, got 3 interviews like these in a few days....bs time

[@importedmusic]

+Katniss Its called capitalism. Its generating loads of redundant HR jobs and wealth across the world.

[@janitarjanitar]

ALEX FOR PRESIDENT

[@akn4336]

I kinda like Alex more! I may hire him instead... probably will fire him after few months... that can be a good lesson for both of us! Haha

[@shtyfura]

is there any possibility to get the transcript of the video?

[@joshspence6954]

TYPO: DON'T SECTION- No.3 Forget body your Language!!?!?!?

[@shezie9525]

Lol

[@MsPardaillan]

Don' t be a human being ;-((

[@user-pl3hi3fr9m]

Wow why would you check your cell phone during an interview

[@marsmanic1666]

Alex. Everyday.

[@user-qv8mf5hd1n]

توريم ذي الماده

[@War3lephant]

lol Alex

[@TheOlavarria49]

Is that he is not engaged, the problem is that he doesn't give a shit.

[@BRUXXUS]

I wonder how much these sucker corporations pay to learn these "interviewing techniques". This just sounds like, you know... how you answer a question...

[@TH-eb7ob]

BRUXXUS Yes!!! A story has a beginning, middle, and end. A 5 year old knows this....

[@probulator1]

Should I turn my phone off for a phone interview?

[@mahmoudofficial7151]

*Good video ig but the green screen for this video was just so badly used you can even see the reflection of it in his glasses*

[@harps591]

Hey guys don't over think STAR. All you are doing is just using an example in the past to show how you deal with a problem. It is like a start, middle and ending. Like a story. P.S I would no way hire Alex. He is dressed like a stoner lol.

[@gitterbugg679]

Don't forget to turn off your MOBILE!

[@jeremytmulvihill6352]

how do you spell SITUATION?.... SEE 5:14

[@Chiefmusicianette100]

You better not be yourself in an interview like Alex did. That's a sure fire no hire...

[@laurensampson2196]

James was way too long-winded and information had to be drawn out of him by the hiring managers. James was thinking STAR and was specific. However, his answers were way too long. His body language and eye contact were very good. He was dressed appropriately. If I had to hire either one, I would hire James.

[@fataignorante88]

hahahahah!

[@abdullahturdaliev3754]

James looks and sounds like Sebastian Vettel -Ferrari F1 driver

[@safaekhaldi4788]

you are lucky you english people , how you can't lead a good interview !!! when it speak exactly you'r natal language , what about someone who speak english as THIRD language and have presentation , voice , communication ..... problems too X) oOOOFFFFFF i hate my life

[@nirvana8095]

..don't forget body your language? 6:13

[@tomoliver_music]

Man like alex

[@zephyrus777]

Alex created 15 account to dislike James

[@docbob5822]

If you have to lie or embellish on an interview you're just after a paycheck what we need is a cultural attitude change people have to come to work not just for a paycheck but to be someone with the company they have to be company minded where I work I'm studying to be a brand advocate while I'm just a production technician because I care about the company I'm active in things that need to be done helping with velocity helping with people helping improve the quality that's the type of people I hire

[@icecold8974]

I made up a story and I use the same one each time, and get the job each time. interviews are 90% bullshit just like writing essays and it all about how you sell yourself. If I was 100% honest and comfortable I would be unemployed all my life. these interviews do not work and added unneeded stress and pressure to good workers. It's about as fake as politicians getting on TV and making promises they have no intentions on keeping.

[@hoobiebooh3473]

The host is obviousley sitting on some type of plug device!! :/

[@laurensampson2196]

Alex is not dressed properly or professionally for his interview. He looks like he rolled out of bed. Answering his phone during an interview. OMG! Huge mistake and he looks like he isn't even interested in the job. I agree that body language and facial expression are important.

[@hitoshiigarashi5350]

I don't understand why free market hasn't solved this bullshit way of recruitment yet. Imagine a pimp using these methods when recruiting talent.