Workshop 101 — Foundations & STAR
Welcome to the first Signal workshop. You'll learn why interviews fail, what makes a great interviewer, and master the STAR method — the single most important framework for behavioral interviewing.
What you'll learn
| Section | Topic | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Why Interviews Fail | 15 min |
| 2 | The Bar Raiser Philosophy | 15 min |
| 3 | Behavioral vs. Technical | 15 min |
| 4 | STAR: Situation | 10 min |
| 5 | STAR: Task | 10 min |
| 6 | STAR: Action | 10 min |
| 7 | STAR: Result | 10 min |
| 8 | STAR Practice Lab | 20 min |
| 9 | Your First Mock Answer | 15 min |
Who is this for?
- New interviewers preparing for their first interview panel
- Candidates who want to give structured, compelling answers
- Hiring managers refreshing their interview fundamentals
Philosophy
You are the interviewer, not the spectator. Every great interview requires active skill — listening for signal, probing for depth, and evaluating with structure. This workshop gives you the tools.
Ready? Let's start with Why Interviews Fail →