SAR A Smart Method for Answering Job Interview Questions

SAR A Smart Method for Answering Job Interview Questions SAR A Smart Method for Answering Job Interview Questions Hiring managers typically ask job candidates the same set of questions- and they often  hear the same set of boring, generic answers. But as it turns out, theres a simple way of answering job interview questions that can help you  stand out from the competition! Heres a smart method for answering job interview questions: Its called the  Situation, Action, Result (SAR) method. The way this works is that you  answer the job interview question by using a real example of a situation that you were in; the action that you took; and the ultimate result that you got.  This three-point method helps you avoid rambling or giving too brief an answer, and helps you stay on track.  It assists you in offering a  stronger and tighter response. Before your next interview, take some time to prepare SAR answers to some of the more common interview questions, such as: Where do you see yourself in 5-10 years? Why should I hire you over any other job candidate? What are some of your biggest strengths and weaknesses? Why do you want to work for our company? How would your former bosses and colleagues describe you and your work style? Your answer to each of those questions can be framed using the SAR method! Here’s an example of a SAR method answer: Question: “What makes you a great remote employee?” SAR answer: “I’m a very organized person and am proactive about communicating. One time, my boss needed a project completed urgently and assigned me to do it. But upon working on the project, I noticed that there was some missing information in the spreadsheets that was crucial to completing the project on time. I immediately reached out to my boss via email and instant message to let him know about the situation, and he provided me with the missing info. I was then able to complete the project by the EOD deadline, and my boss was very grateful.” For the answer above, you are giving a statement and then following it up with a specific example that contains facts to  support it. It not only gives your interviewer a glimpse into how you work, but you are also painting a picture of how you would be as a potential employee. Using the SAR interview answer method can help provide a prospective employer with critical details that you might unwittingly gloss over in a generic answer. While you don’t have to answer every question with a SAR response, using this method just might boost your chances of getting a job offer! Looking for even more help recovering from your layoff? partnered with LinkedIn Learning to create a whole course for you. Get a 30-day free trial with unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning’s full course catalog! Here’s an overview on Recovering from a Layoff to learn more about the course.