University of Arkansas Career Guide - 2025 - Flipbook - Page 24
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Application M aterial Toolbox
INTERVIEW PREP
Reflect on past work, class, and extracurricular experiences for your future interview! Use the STAR method
(Situation, Task, Action, Result) as a framework to ensure that you provide the employer with adequate
context for each example. Don’t limit your examples by only answering the sample questions!
C O M M U N IC A TIO N
Clearly and effectively exchange information, ideas, facts, and perspectives with persons inside and outside of an organization.
Example Questions:
Notes and Examples:
I .Tell me about a time that you had to
communicate an idea to others. What
methods and strategies did you utilize?
2.Tell me about a time when you didnot
communicate well. What did you learn
from it?
LEADERSHIP
Recognize and capitalize on personal and team strengths to achieve organizational goals.
Example Questions:
Notes and Examples:
I .Give an example of a time you showed
initiative and took the lead on a project.
What were the results?
2.Give an example of a time when you
motivated or provided guidance to
others.
CAREER & SELF DEVELOPMENT
Proactively develop oneself and one's career through continual personal and professional learning, awareness of one's strengths and
weaknesses, navigation of career opportunities, and networking to build relationships within and outside of one's organization.
Example Questions:
Notes and Examples:
I .Why are you interested in this position?
2.What have you done during your time
in college to become better prepared
for your career?
3.Tell me about a time you received
feedback. What did you learn and how
have you utilized it?
PROFESSIONALISM
Knowing work environments differ greatly, understand and demonstrate effective work habits, and act in the interest of the larger
community and workplace.
Example Questions:
1.Give an example of a time you set a goal and
describe the steps you took to achieve it.
2.Describe a time when you tried
toaccomplish something and failed. How did
you handle the situation?
Notes and Examples:
