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STAR Model

The document provides guidance for candidates preparing for an interview with Guidehouse, emphasizing the use of the STAR model to answer questions effectively. It outlines the components of the STAR model: Situation, Task, Action, and Result, and offers tips for structuring responses. Candidates are encouraged to prepare specific examples, be concise, and remain honest during the interview process.

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STAR Model

The document provides guidance for candidates preparing for an interview with Guidehouse, emphasizing the use of the STAR model to answer questions effectively. It outlines the components of the STAR model: Situation, Task, Action, and Result, and offers tips for structuring responses. Candidates are encouraged to prepare specific examples, be concise, and remain honest during the interview process.

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PREPARING FOR YOUR INTERVIEW

Answering Interview Questions Using the STAR Model


Congratulations on being selected for an interview with Guidehouse!
Guidehouse uses the STAR model to assess candidate answers during the interview. The STAR model is an interview questioning
technique that gives you an opportunity to provide an example of how you have handled work situations in the past.
Follow the tips below when structuring your responses to the questions in your upcoming interview with us. Good luck!

S Situation T Task A Action R Result

What we’re looking for: What we’re looking for:


What we’re looking for: What we’re looking for:
A description of the situation The result of your action. This
A task or tasks you needed to A specific action you took to
or event you were in and the can be quantified as cost
complete to address the address the issue and why
challenge or issue that savings, accomplishments,
issue. you took that action.
needed to be addressed. recognition, etc.

Additional Tips
• Have specific examples ready that highlight your skills and that you can adapt for different questions
• Be concise in your responses but provide enough context so the interviewer gets a good sense of the situation, your
experience, and your reasoning
• Be prepared to answer follow-up questions
• Be honest and transparent

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