Sharing a specific example of how you completed a major task or project you were assigned, or succeeded when presented with an obstacle, allows a listener/reader to visualize how you work by contextualizing your experiences and skills. It demonstrates your ability to produce results and provides a concrete image for the listener/reader to remember you.

We recommend you create examples using the following Situation Task Action Result or Situation Obstacle Action Result (STAR/SOAR) model for each of your key accomplishments, as well as your transferable skills and personal qualities.

Use the following prompts to complete a STAR/SOAR using the worksheet provided. Situation - Describe vividly the environmental condition; ie. department, organization, timeframe. Task or Obstacle- Describe what was expected or asked of you in terms of responsibilities OR the challenges or obstacles you had to overcome. Action - Detail the specific action steps that you took to handle the tasks or address the obstacle. Result - What impact did you have on the situation? Identify concrete outcomes of your actions, providing quantitative or qualitative results when possible.