1st QUESTION: With which phase of the STAR model does the formulation of the opening question align?

2nd QUESTION: What is the main objective of "Component 1: Invite to Tell a Story" (e.g., "Tell me about...")?

Add an element of pressure such as "challenging" or "difficult"
Indicate to the candidate that a detailed and descriptive response (a narrative) is expected
Link the question to the specific competency to be assessed
Avoid having the candidate use overly rehearsed or easy examples

Keep the candidate from rambling and keep him/her focused on the competition
Make the candidate feel comfortable and the interview flow easily
Provide insight into how the candidate performs in complex or stressful situations
Align the question with the "Situation" phase of the STAR model