Nursing job interviews questions tend to be grouped into three categories – open-ended, competency-based and scenario-based. The STAR technique – which stands for Situation, Task, Action and Result – can help you plan for and respond to competency-based questions, by offering a clear structure and memory prompt for your answers. Find out how to use the STAR technique to highlight your skills and experience and improve your chances at interview, plus advice on how to prepare for and respond to open-ended and scenario-based questions.