STAR METHOD

The STAR method is a structured interview technique used to answer behavioral and situational job interview questions.  It stands for Situation, Task, Action, and Result, providing a clear framework to deliver focused, compelling stories about past experiences.

• Situation: Describe a specific challenge or context you faced in a previous role.
• Task: Explain your responsibility or goal within that situation.
• Action: Detail the specific steps you took to address the challenge, emphasizing your skills and decision-making.
• Result: Share the measurable outcome of your actions, ideally with quantifiable achievements and lessons learned.

This method helps candidates showcase problem-solving abilities, critical thinking, and real-world impact. It is widely used by employers—including Amazon, Google, and Microsoft—to assess how candidates have handled past situations as a predictor of future performance. The STAR method is effective not only in interviews but also in crafting resume bullet points and application materials.

For best results, prepare 5–10 strong STAR stories covering key competencies like teamwork, leadership, conflict resolution, and time management. Practice delivering them naturally, focusing on the Action and Result components to highlight your value.

1. Azure Landing Zone / Secure Cloud Foundation

Scenario:

A company is migrating on-prem workloads to Azure and needs a secure, scalable foundation.

What you’d build:

• A hub-and-spoke network topology with NSGs and Azure Firewall
• Azure Bastion for secure remote access (no public RDP/SSH)
• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Azure Policy to enforce compliance (for example, no public IPs on VMs)
• Azure Key Vault for secrets management
• Diagnostic settings to send logs to a central Log Analytics Workspace

Business value:

• Strong security baseline
• Reduced attack surface