Updated: 26 July 2018

How do you not sound “robotic” during a S.A.R. question?

  • You will not sound robotic, you will sound professional and prepared!
    • On every question that starts with “Tell me a time when…Do you have an example of when….Point out a time when…Have you had a situation when…” then use SAR by saying the following out loud in your answer:
      • The situation was…(short!)
      • The actions I took were…
      • As a result…(short!)
  • While answering, instead of saying “Situation”, “Actions” and “Results” feel free to use first, next, and then.
  • The actions are key because it focuses it on you
  • Practice makes perfect. I would recommend rehearse your S.A.R.’s prior to going into an interview. Write them down and go over your S.A.R’s. 
  • Use the InterviewStream mock interviews to practice your answers.