The CAR method

The CAR principle gives you a structured way to respond to the interviewer, by giving

• Context (describe the background and situation that you were in),
• Action (describe what action or steps you took) and
• Result (describe the professional outcomes you achieved).

The STAR method

The STAR method provides a similar structure, and stands for

• Situation or
• Task (describe the specific event or task you were given),
• Action (describe what steps you took) and
• Result (describe the professional outcomes you delivered to the business).