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The STAR method is an effective way to describe, reflect and record your experiences. You can use STAR when recording your Development Experiences on your mySkills Profile, in job applications, Cover Letters, or in job interviews.
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Situation
Describe the situation. This can cover the context of your experience, what led to this particular experience, who else was involved, and what happened.
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Task
State what tasks you did. During this experience, you need to be able to explain what you were asked to do/or decided to do.
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Action
What actions did you take? Here you explain what you did and why you did this. This may include where you followed instructions and/or used your own initiative.
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Result
Explain what the outcome was of your actions. You could also explore what effect your actions had, how your tasks might have evolved, and what you learnt.
For example: Here is how you could use the STAR technique to explain how you have used the SGA of 'Positive Mindset.'
Situation: During the Easter Vacation, I had multiple projects, deadlines, and family commitments to manage during the three week break.
Task: I needed to organise my workload, implement a plan that helped me manage my time effectively, and maintain a positive mindset to motivate myself.
Action: At the beginning of the Easter Vacation, I sat down and wrote a to-do list. I made sure to factor in my family commitments, deadlines, and breaks. As the first week progressed, I had to adapt my plan as my priorities changed and developed. To prevent myself from becoming overwhelmed by these changes, I made sure to keep my scheduled breaks and rest days to ensure I could maintain a positive mindset when progressing through my workload.
Result: Finding this balance between working and resting meant that I was able to meet all my deadlines and feel positive and motivated for the next part of the semester. Feeling motivated and productive ensured that I was able to keep a positive mindset and feel confident in maintaining it during busy periods in the future.
You can also add another 'R' for 'Reflection'.
You can also add another 'R' for 'Reflection'.
This is where you can reflect on the experience and explore what went well, what you would do differently, and what you learnt.
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