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How to Use the STAR Method to Write A Killer Resume?

12/3/2021

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STAR is composed of four components: Situation, Task, Action, and Result. The STAR method is commonly used as a behavioral interview strategy by interviewers to determine the right candidate for the job. Thus, it is best to use this as a technique in building your resume. Read through the article to know how to use the method in writing an interview-winning resume.
What is STAR approach? How to use it in a resume?
 
See below how each component will be helpful for the job descriptions included on your resume.
 
Situation
 
The interviewer is going to ask you about a challenging situation you have faced from your past experiences.
 
On your resume, these are your job titles and core responsibilities from your previous companies.
 
Example:
 
I functioned as a supervisor for a clothing store and was accountable for overseeing the sales, staff, and customer service.
 
Task
 
In this part, the interviewer will know about the goal you were attempting to achieve to win the challenge.
 
Within your resume, you need to incorporate the necessary competency that you will see from the job posting. It is better if you can describe one that will let you demonstrate such expertise.
 
Example
 
During my employment, I was asked to meet and exceed the set performance goals that were not by anyone previously.
 
Action
 
The interviewer will go deeper to learn about the specific steps you took to obtain the goal.
 
On your resume, include the details of your actions, efforts, and the proven strategies you employed individually or with a team.  
 
Example
 
I motivated the team to hit the target by providing commendations each time they sold an item.
 
Result
 
Lastly, the interviewer would like to know the outcomes of your actions. Did you learn from those challenges; did it help the company?
 
You should have quantifiable results on your resume that serve as the value that you contributed to the company.
 
Example
 
Within six months, the team successfully achieved 100% of the target which led to continuous sales improvement.
 
The Overall STAR Method
 
By bringing the examples together, you can make it shorter for those descriptions that you think are essential. Just like the one here:
 
" Achieve 100% store target goals by employing effective sales strategies, which led to continuous sales improvement."
 
Conclusion
 
In conclusion, the STAR method is helpful for every job interview, not only for the interviewers but for you as an applicant. Once you know how to use this technique, you might need to practice how to deliver your spiel properly. Show the interviewer that you are ready and capable of assuming the role. Do the method step-by-step by carefully learning the job posting. Check the job posting, get your resume updated through STAR, and practice the possible question and answers. 
 
The resume writing professionals can help you if you are having problems understanding the STAR method. Do not hesitate to invest in seeking their help since they are experts in building resumes.



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