If you want the hiring manager to remember you after the interview, stop using STAR

Most candidates answer interview questions by explaining what they did. Hiring managers are trying to understand how you think. That’s why I teach SAJE instead of just STAR. S – Situation: Briefly set the scene. A – Analysis: What was the real problem or risk? J – Judgment: Why did you choose that approach instead of the other options? E – Execution & Evidence: What did you do, and what measurable result did it produce? That Judgment step is what most candidates skip. Don’t just tell me the actions you took. Tell me: ✅What options did you consider? ✅Why did you reject them? ✅Why was your decision the right one? That’s how you demonstrate critical thinking, not just experience. Interviewers don’t hire people because they’ve done the work. They hire people they trust to make good decisions. Save this for your next interview and share to someone with an interview coming up. #interviewprep #interviewtips