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About using "FOR EXAMPLE"

"FOR EXAMPLE" is the most important phrase in your job interview arsenal. Don't be afraid of using it frequently as a part of the answer to every question! The more examples you can provide of specific instances where you have demonstrated the characteristics Hiring Managers are looking for – your ability to fill their needs – the more likely you will be hired.
There are two things to be said about using "FOR EXAMPLE," however. First, don't overdo it on the examples. You only need to provide enough examples to satisfy the interviewer, or basically instill the confidence that you will be successful in filling their needs. Don't oversell yourself by giving too many examples! Watch for cues that the interviewer is satisfied that your examples back up your statements or claims. You should also ask questions to probe the effectiveness of the answer.

Ask questions like:

•Does that make sense? You follow me? Is that a good example?

•Have I addressed that 100% to your satisfaction?

•Does that answer your question about "X"?

•Do you think that my experience with that type of situation would be relevant to my work here?

•I think that's the kind of experience you are looking to bring to your team, isn't it?

•You would agree that my skills in that area would help me succeed here, wouldn't you?

Most importantly, when you use "FOR EXAMPLE," make sure your examples are specific, measurable, and relevant. You are telling a story. You need to PAINT THE PICTURE. Be specific. Use people's names. Give background info on clients and colleagues, and indicate your role and involvement.
Make the situation as relevant to the Hiring Manager's work as possible and use terms and ideas he or she can understand and relate to. Give dates and measurable information and statistics relating to the time and money you have saved by deploying your Behavioral Competencies on the job. Use gestures and pauses – and don't be afraid of drawing simple charts or diagrams on paper or on a white board. Practice telling these stories! It is your examples or "stories" that people relate to, and it is your examples and stories that will get you hired. Show, don't tell!


When you give examples, use the S.T.A.R. Statement format

IF YOU TAKE ANY ONE SINGLE ACTION AFTER READING THIS GUIDE, IT SHOULD BE TO IDENTIFY AND WRITE OUT AT LEAST SIX to EIGHT DETAILED PERSONAL S.T.A.R. STATEMENTS.

Situation / Task
Describe the situation that you were in or the task that you needed to accomplish. Be very specific and give details, but keep it short and concise. Throughout your interview you'll want to make many S.T.A.R. Statements when using "FOR EXAMPLE."

Action
Describe the action you took and be sure to keep the focus on you. Even if you are discussing a group project or effort, describe what YOU did – not the efforts of the team. Don't tell what you MIGHT do, or WOULD do – tell what you DID do. Incorporate Behavioral Competency keywords into the description of your action. (Reread the Behavioral Competency section above to make sure you include some of those terms in your S.T.A.R. Statements).

Results
Describe what you achieved. What happened? How did the event end? What did you accomplish? What did you learn? How did it make people feel? How did you feel? How did your boss feel? How much time and money did you save? Would you say that you solved the problem? Did other people recognize you or commend you for your efforts? Name them specifically.

Your result: How did it GET? GET RID OF? RELIEVE? AVOID? PRESERVE? PROTECT? ENHANCE? IMPROVE? INCREASE? – Use some of these "outcome keywords" when describing your results.

Take the time to develop and practice your S.T.A.R. Statements! You'll want to have AT LEAST 6 to 8 S.T.A.R. Statements at the tip of your tongue when you go into an interview. Create S.T.A.R. Statements from the jobs on your resume that you want to bring attention to. As you use the Statements and Stories as examples, your interviewer will become familiar with the various positions you have held, and will get a good idea of your track record of success in those various positions.

About using "FOR EXAMPLE" - The Ultimate guide to job interview questions and success

Guide to interview and success blogspot http://interviewingquestions.blogspot.com/
Best Interview Tricks and Tips
Jobs offers from All MNC companies