HR Interview Questions & Sample Answers
Master behavioral and situational questions with proven STAR method responses
General HR Interview Questions
Behavioral Questions (STAR Method)
Situational Questions
STAR Method Guide
What is the STAR Method?
STAR is a structured approach to answering behavioral interview questions:
Situation (20%)
Set the scene with relevant context and background information.
Task (10%)
Explain your specific role and responsibilities in the situation.
Action (60%)
Describe the specific steps you took to address the situation. This is the most important part!
Result (10%)
Share the positive outcomes, quantifiable results, and lessons learned.
How to Use STAR Effectively
- Choose relevant examples that showcase required skills
- Focus most of your answer on the actions you took (60% of your response)
- Include quantifiable results when possible
- End with what you learned or how you grew
- Keep answers between 1-2 minutes
- Practice your examples beforehand
Practice Template
“In [situation], I was tasked with [task]. I took [specific actions] which resulted in [positive outcome]. This experience taught me [lesson learned].”