Pre-Interview
This is the first thing you should do to prepare for an interview, including reviewing mission and values.
What is researching the company?
Your answers should be clear, concise and include these.
What are specific examples?
You should send this within 24 hours.
What is a thank you email?
The S in Star stands for this.
What is situation?
You should arrive this many minutes early
What is 10 to 15 minutes?
You should prepare 4 to 5 of these ahead of time for the interviewer.
What are questions?
You should avoid speaking negatively about these.
What are past employers or coworkers?
If you don't hear back, you should do this within one week.
What is follow up?
The T and Star refers to what needed to be done
What is task?
This type of strong physical gesture is recommended in an in person interview
What is a firm handshake?
This should include work, samples, reference letters, and awards.
What is a portfolio?
You should ask at least two of these during an interview.
What are thoughtful prepared questions?
Two things that should be expressed in a follow up
What is appreciation and interest in the position?
The A focuses on what you did.
What is action?
You should maintain this to show engagement
What is eye contact?
You should practice these repeatedly prior to your interview, even by using mock interviews.
What is practicing interview skills?
This should be turned off to stay fully engaged.
What is your cell phone?
Something you should avoid doing immediately after an interview.
What is avoid excessive follow up, negative self talk, assuming the outcome before hearing back.
The R star explains the outcome and what you learned
What is result?
Avoid doing this with your arms or body
What is crossing arms or fidgeting?
This helps avoid surprises on interview day and includes parking and timing.
What is planning travel/logistics?
Something you should not do unless offered.
What is eating or drinking?
Two reasons that it is beneficial to continue job searching after completing an interview.
What is it keeps options open, reduces stress, maintains momentum in the job search process, may provide fallback options in case you do not get the first choice Job?
Give an example of star
Varying response responses will be accepted
If you are unsure about dress code you should do this
What is slightly overdress?