STAR

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Engineering manager interviews focus heavily on **behavioral assessments**, and using a structured response framework like **STAR** can help clearly demonstrate leadership competencies and impact. STAR stands for **Situation, Task, Action, and Result** and is widely recommended for leadership roles due to its clarity and depth.

- **Situation**: Set the context of your story—when, where, and why it happened—so the interviewer understands the environment and background.
- **Task**: Define your responsibility in that situation and any challenges you faced while addressing it.
- **Action**: Detail the specific steps *you personally* took, what you owned, and how you worked with others.
- **Result**: End with measurable outcomes like cost savings, quality improvements, time to market, or customer/team impact. Show the success and its scale.

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