# Behavioral Interview Rubric — Brenda Vance

## STAR Method Evaluation

The candidate should structure responses using the STAR framework:
- **Situation**: Clearly describe the context
- **Task**: Explain their specific responsibility
- **Action**: Detail the steps they took
- **Result**: Quantify the outcome when possible

## Key Competencies to Assess

### Leadership & Initiative
- Look for examples of taking ownership without being asked
- Probe for situations where they influenced others
- Assess comfort with ambiguity and independent decision-making

### Conflict Resolution
- How they handle disagreements with peers or management
- Do they seek win-win solutions or avoid conflict?
- Can they separate personal feelings from professional issues?

### Adaptability
- Response to unexpected changes or setbacks
- Willingness to learn new skills under pressure
- Examples of pivoting strategy when initial approach failed

## Red Flags
- Vague answers without specific examples
- Blaming others without acknowledging own role
- Inability to articulate lessons learned from failures
- Over-rehearsed responses that sound scripted

## Scoring Guide
- **Strong**: Specific, detailed STAR response with measurable results
- **Acceptable**: Reasonable example with some structure, minor gaps
- **Weak**: Vague, hypothetical, or off-topic response
