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Whether you have an upcoming interview or want to be ready for one in the future, it’s wise to be prepared. If you’re interviewing for a position at CHG, you may be wondering what to expect. For the first time, our talent acquisition team is breaking down their interview approach. Master how to answer interview questions with this method if you want to ace your job interview with CHG.
What is the STAR method?
CHG Healthcare’s hiring leaders use the STAR interview method. Organizations have different approaches to interviewing candidates. The STAR method is CHG’s top choice for determining if a candidate is an ideal fit for our organization. STAR stands for Situation, Task, Action, Results.
Essentially, this is a model for behavioral-based interview questions. Idelim Bostrom, senior talent acquisition specialist at CHG, says, “Most of our leaders want you to tell them about a time when you experienced the questions at hand.”
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How should you respond to STAR interview questions?
The best way to prepare for a STAR Method-type question is to pause before answering and think about the most recent time in your professional career when a particular situation happened to you.
“And be specific when talking to your recruiter about a situation that happened to you, including how you handled it and what the final results were,” says Bostrom.
An example of a STAR Method question would be, “Tell me about a time when you received feedback from your leader. How did you apply that feedback? And what was the outcome?”
If an interviewer asks you this …
Why do you want to work for our company?
Advice: Avoid answering, “Because the company is fun!” Instead, think on a deeper level.
Bostrom says hiring managers really want to hear, “I want to join an organization that is top-notch, that matches my core values, and that’s known for helping people.”
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Tell me about yourself
Advice: This is your opportunity to say something that a hiring manager or company recruiter will remember.
“A few things you can mention are your hobbies, your sports affiliations, any extracurricular activities you’re involved in, anything that’s not on your resume,” explains Bostrom.
Why should we hire you?
Advice: The best way to answer this question is to discuss one of your transferable skills related to the job you’re interviewing for and one personal fact related to that job.
“For example, you have great organizational and interpersonal skills, and you manage your time well,” says Bostrom.
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Don’t forget to do your research
When getting ready for an interview, ensure you’ve done your homework on the company and the job you’re applying for. Know how the company generates revenue, whether it has strong values that drive its business, whether they have a significant community impact presence, or how employees feel about working there.
A great place to find this information is on a company’s website, blog, and social media sites. You can also find employee reviews on Glassdoor or Indeed.
Since the STAR interview method is popular for many organizations, it’s smart to prepare answers to commonly asked questions. Lastly, don’t forget to sneak in some personal, fun facts so the interviewer remembers you.
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Are you ready to try out your interviewing skills with a CHG hiring manager? Check out our current open positions.
