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You Should Listen to this Episode if…
👉 You're curious about the STAR method and want to ace your next interview.
👉 You love hearing success stories like Fresh Prince's new job journey.
👉 You're looking for a supportive community to share and gain career insights.
👉 You want to understand why hiring managers mention other candidates.
👉 You're in tech and need reliable resources for salary research.
👉 You enjoy Lavender's lighthearted yet informative approach to career advice.
In Today’s Episode
In this episode, Lavender, the host, welcomes her audience and expresses excitement about the topics she plans to discuss. She begins with a quick announcement about a new subreddit community she is building (more info on that below) to provide career guidance and support. Lavender emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and plans to feature perspectives from recruiters and hiring leaders.
The main focus of the episode is the STAR method of interviewing, which stands for Situation, Task, Action, and Result. Lavender explains each component of the STAR method and its importance in answering behavioral interview questions. She provides detailed advice on how to prepare for interviews using this method, including writing out scenarios and practicing concise responses. Lavender also shares her extensive experience in talent acquisition and offers insights into the hiring process.
Want the expedited version?
Check out the STAR Method Full Tutorial (it’s edited down for speed and conciseness!) here:
Additionally, Lavender addresses questions from her audience. She discusses why hiring managers might mention other strong candidates during an interview and provides strategies for researching pay information for job opportunities, particularly in the tech industry. She lists various resources and websites for salary data and emphasizes the importance of setting realistic salary expectations.
Overall, the episode is valuable for anyone preparing for job interviews, especially those interested in learning effective interview techniques and researching salary information. Lavender's insights and practical advice aim to empower job seekers to navigate their career paths successfully.
Episode Timestamps & Topics
🗞️ Update on the Subreddit Community: https://www.careerclarity.me/p/subreddit-bans-update
14:00💡The interviewing STAR Method (for answering interview questions) tutorial
1:02:14❓"A hiring manager told me in my interview that there are two other strong candidates interviewing for the position I applied to. Do you know why they would tell me this? Or maybe the most common reasons this comes up?"
1:16:08❓"I’m trying to find pay information for a job I’m interviewing for. Where do you recommend I look to get the best information? (I’m in Tech btw)"
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