[ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Article", "headline": "S.O.A.R. Method", "name": "S.O.A.R. Method", "description": "Situation, Obstacle, Action, Result: emphasize problem-solving in your interview answers.", "url": "https://speaking.app/library/soar-method", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "speaking.app team", "url": "https://speaking.app/about", "worksFor": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "speaking.app", "url": "https://speaking.app", "description": "Professional speaking skills training and communication improvement platform", "sameAs": [ "https://twitter.com/TheSpeakingApp", "https://linkedin.com/company/the-speaking-app" ], "contactPoint": { "@type": "ContactPoint", "contactType": "customer service", "email": "support@speaking.app" } } }, "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "speaking.app", "url": "https://speaking.app", "description": "Professional speaking skills training and communication improvement platform", "sameAs": [ "https://twitter.com/TheSpeakingApp", "https://linkedin.com/company/the-speaking-app" ], "contactPoint": { "@type": "ContactPoint", "contactType": "customer service", "email": "support@speaking.app" } }, "datePublished": "2025-08-01T00:00:00Z", "dateModified": "2025-12-08T00:00:00Z", "mainEntityOfPage": { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://speaking.app/library/soar-method" }, "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "/api/og/library/soar-method" }, "articleSection": "Structure & Organization", "keywords": "interview, structure, behavioral, resilience", "about": { "@type": "Thing", "name": "S.O.A.R. Method", "description": "The SOAR method structures interview responses around four elements: Situation (the context), Obstacle (the specific challenge or barrier), Action (your response), and Result (the outcome). Unlike STAR, SOAR explicitly highlights the obstacle, making it ideal for demonstrating resilience and problem-solving skills." }, "educationalUse": "skill development", "typicalAgeRange": "18-", "inLanguage": "en-US", "isPartOf": { "@type": "WebSite", "@id": "https://speaking.app/#website" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "LearningResource", "name": "S.O.A.R. Method", "description": "Situation, Obstacle, Action, Result: emphasize problem-solving in your interview answers.", "url": "https://speaking.app/library/soar-method", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "speaking.app team", "url": "https://speaking.app/about", "worksFor": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "speaking.app", "url": "https://speaking.app", "description": "Professional speaking skills training and communication improvement platform", "sameAs": [ "https://twitter.com/TheSpeakingApp", "https://linkedin.com/company/the-speaking-app" ], "contactPoint": { "@type": "ContactPoint", "contactType": "customer service", "email": "support@speaking.app" } } }, "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "speaking.app", "url": "https://speaking.app", "description": "Professional speaking skills training and communication improvement platform", "sameAs": [ "https://twitter.com/TheSpeakingApp", "https://linkedin.com/company/the-speaking-app" ], "contactPoint": { "@type": "ContactPoint", "contactType": "customer service", "email": "support@speaking.app" } }, "datePublished": "2025-08-01T00:00:00Z", "dateModified": "2025-12-08T00:00:00Z", "learningResourceType": [ "tutorial", "lesson plan", "learning activity" ], "educationalUse": [ "skill development", "professional development", "communication training" ], "audience": { "@type": "EducationalAudience", "educationalRole": "student" }, "educationalLevel": "beginner/intermediate/advanced", "teaches": "S.O.A.R. Method", "about": { "@type": "Thing", "name": "S.O.A.R. Method in Structure & Organization", "description": "The SOAR method structures interview responses around four elements: Situation (the context), Obstacle (the specific challenge or barrier), Action (your response), and Result (the outcome). Unlike STAR, SOAR explicitly highlights the obstacle, making it ideal for demonstrating resilience and problem-solving skills." }, "mainEntity": { "@type": "Thing", "name": "S.O.A.R. Method", "description": "The SOAR method structures interview responses around four elements: Situation (the context), Obstacle (the specific challenge or barrier), Action (your response), and Result (the outcome). Unlike STAR, SOAR explicitly highlights the obstacle, making it ideal for demonstrating resilience and problem-solving skills." }, "keywords": "interview, structure, behavioral, resilience", "inLanguage": "en-US", "isPartOf": { "@type": "Course", "name": "Structure & Organization Training", "description": "Complete training course in structure & organization", "provider": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "speaking.app", "url": "https://speaking.app", "description": "Professional speaking skills training and communication improvement platform", "sameAs": [ "https://twitter.com/TheSpeakingApp", "https://linkedin.com/company/the-speaking-app" ], "contactPoint": { "@type": "ContactPoint", "contactType": "customer service", "email": "support@speaking.app" } } } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://speaking.app" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Speaking Library", "item": "https://speaking.app/library" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Structure & Organization", "item": "https://speaking.app/library?category=structure_organization" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "S.O.A.R. Method", "item": "https://speaking.app/library/soar-method" } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "HowTo", "name": "How to Use S.O.A.R. Method", "description": "Learn how to effectively use s.o.a.r. method in your presentations and speeches.", "url": "https://speaking.app/library/soar-method", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "speaking.app team", "url": "https://speaking.app/about", "worksFor": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "speaking.app", "url": "https://speaking.app", "description": "Professional speaking skills training and communication improvement platform", "sameAs": [ "https://twitter.com/TheSpeakingApp", "https://linkedin.com/company/the-speaking-app" ], "contactPoint": { "@type": "ContactPoint", "contactType": "customer service", "email": "support@speaking.app" } } }, "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "speaking.app", "url": "https://speaking.app", "description": "Professional speaking skills training and communication improvement platform", "sameAs": [ "https://twitter.com/TheSpeakingApp", "https://linkedin.com/company/the-speaking-app" ], "contactPoint": { "@type": "ContactPoint", "contactType": "customer service", "email": "support@speaking.app" } }, "datePublished": "2025-08-01T00:00:00Z", "dateModified": "2025-12-08T00:00:00Z", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "/api/og/library/soar-method" }, "totalTime": "PT10M", "estimatedCost": { "@type": "MonetaryAmount", "currency": "USD", "value": "0" }, "supply": [ { "@type": "HowToSupply", "name": "Speaking opportunity (presentation, meeting, speech)" } ], "tool": [ { "@type": "HowToTool", "name": "speaking.app platform" } ], "step": [ { "@type": "HowToStep", "position": 1, "name": "Step 1", "text": "Questions about overcoming adversity or failure", "url": "https://speaking.app/library/soar-method#step-1" }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "position": 2, "name": "Step 2", "text": "Leadership and conflict resolution scenarios", "url": "https://speaking.app/library/soar-method#step-2" }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "position": 3, "name": "Step 3", "text": "Questions about working with difficult stakeholders", "url": "https://speaking.app/library/soar-method#step-3" }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "position": 4, "name": "Step 4", "text": "Demonstrating persistence and resilience", "url": "https://speaking.app/library/soar-method#step-4" } ], "about": { "@type": "Thing", "name": "S.O.A.R. Method", "description": "The SOAR method structures interview responses around four elements: Situation (the context), Obstacle (the specific challenge or barrier), Action (your response), and Result (the outcome). Unlike STAR, SOAR explicitly highlights the obstacle, making it ideal for demonstrating resilience and problem-solving skills." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "url": "https://speaking.app/library/soar-method", "headline": "S.O.A.R. Method - Frequently Asked Questions", "description": "Common questions and answers about s.o.a.r. method in speaking and presentations.", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "speaking.app team", "url": "https://speaking.app/about", "worksFor": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "speaking.app", "url": "https://speaking.app", "description": "Professional speaking skills training and communication improvement platform", "sameAs": [ "https://twitter.com/TheSpeakingApp", "https://linkedin.com/company/the-speaking-app" ], "contactPoint": { "@type": "ContactPoint", "contactType": "customer service", "email": "support@speaking.app" } } }, "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "speaking.app", "url": "https://speaking.app", "description": "Professional speaking skills training and communication improvement platform", "sameAs": [ "https://twitter.com/TheSpeakingApp", "https://linkedin.com/company/the-speaking-app" ], "contactPoint": { "@type": "ContactPoint", "contactType": "customer service", "email": "support@speaking.app" } }, "datePublished": "2025-08-01T00:00:00Z", "dateModified": "2025-12-08T00:00:00Z", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "When is SOAR better than STAR?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Use SOAR when the question specifically asks about challenges, conflicts, or failures. The explicit obstacle component lets you showcase your problem-solving and resilience more directly than STAR's implicit task component." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How do I present obstacles without sounding negative?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Frame obstacles as opportunities that tested your skills. Focus on what you learned and how you grew. Avoid blaming others—instead, describe the situation objectively and emphasize your positive response." } } ] } ]