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S.H.A.R.E. Method

Situation, Hindrance, Action, Result, Evaluation: the most thorough interview framework.

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What & why

What it is
The SHARE method extends traditional frameworks by adding an Evaluation component: Situation (context), Hindrance (obstacles faced), Action (your response), Result (outcome), and Evaluation (what you learned or would do differently). This framework demonstrates both competence and self-reflection.
Why it works

SHARE works because it shows growth mindset and self-awareness, qualities highly valued in leadership roles. The evaluation component signals that you learn from experiences rather than just execute tasks, making you appear more mature and coachable.

Before & after

Before

“The project was successful. I learned a lot from it.”

After

“We were launching in a new market (Situation) with no local expertise (Hindrance). I partnered with a local consultancy and ran pilot tests (Action), achieving 120% of first-year targets (Result). Next time, I'd start the local partnership even earlier to accelerate learning (Evaluation).”

When you’ll use it

Senior-level and executive interviews

Leadership and management position interviews

Questions about failures and lessons learned

Behavioral questions requiring reflection and growth

Pro tip

Set up, name the barrier, show the solution, prove impact, reflect on learning.

Questions & answers

3 questions

When should I use SHARE instead of STAR?

Use SHARE for senior roles or when questions ask about growth, failures, or lessons learned. The ...

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What makes a good evaluation in SHARE?

A good evaluation shows genuine reflection: what would you do differently, what surprised you, or...

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Is SHARE too long for most interview answers?

SHARE can run longer, so be concise in each section. The evaluation can be brief—even one sentenc...

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Learn more

Interactive CV - Interview Answer Structures
McArthur - Behavioural Interview Techniques

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