The STAR method isn’t some corporate gimmick. It’s a simple, structured way to show what you’ve done, how you did it, and why it mattered. No fluff. No buzzwords. Just your skills, laid out clearly.

What does it stand for?

Situation – What was going on?
Task – What needed doing?
Action – What did you do?
Result – What came out of it?

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If you’ve ever been in the armed forces, chances are you’ve got dozens of STAR stories without even realising. Whether you were coordinating kit logistics on deployment or managing a team under pressure, this framework lets you translate that into civilian language that makes hiring managers actually pay attention.

Why use STAR in your CV and interviews?‍

Because it gets to the point. Here’s what it helps you do:

• Highlight your most relevant experience without waffling.
• Show what you actually contributed, not just what the team did.
• Give hiring managers a clear picture of your value.
• Stand out from other candidates who are still listing “good communication skills” with no proof.

How to write STAR examples (without sounding like you copied it off Google):

Use STAR to shape the bullet points in your CV and prep for interviews. Same structure every time:

• Situation – Keep it short. Just enough to understand the context.
• Task – What were you responsible for?
• Action – What did you do? Not your team. Not your boss. You.
• Result – What happened because of it? If you’ve got stats or numbers, now’s the time to use them.

Example STAR bullet point for an interview:
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Situation: The squadron’s vehicle maintenance was falling behind.
Task: I was put in charge of improving turnaround times.
Action: I reorganised the workflow, introduced a new tracking system, and briefed the team daily.
Result: We reduced downtime by 35% within two months.

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In an interview, you’d expand a little more. Still structured, but conversational. Practice telling your STAR stories out loud so you’re not caught on the back foot when they ask, “Tell me about a time when…”

Tips to get it right:

• Choose relevant examples. Just because it was impressive doesn’t mean it fits the role. Tailor your STARs to match what the job’s actually asking for.
• Quantify where you can. “Improved processes” is fine. “Cut costs by 20%” is better.
• Use strong action verbs. Led, delivered, implemented, solved—not “helped” or “supported”.
• Make a cheat sheet. Before interviews, jot down 3–4 STAR examples that hit key areas: leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, and pressure.

You’ve done the hard part. Now it’s just about telling the story in a way civvies understand.

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