The STAR and PARADE methods of answering behavioral interview questions are both popular. They can help when you're asked about a time you faced a challenge or made a mistake at work, for example.

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Do you get nervous and ramble during interviews? Or do you worry about what details to include and what to leave out when explaining your experience? Understanding and applying the STAR interview ...

A career coach's blunt take on how to answer one of the most common job interview questions has drawn millions of views—and a flurry of diverse opinions—after going viral on TikTok. Anna Papalia, a ...

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