The Candidate Toolkit: Master STARR Method and Technical Interviews [EN]

Ever wondered what recruiters are really looking for in an interview? Join Bitpanda’s Talent Acquisition team for an interactive workshop covering the hiring process, from recruiter screenings to problem-solving and technical interviews. Learn how to show genuine interest, recognise unconscious bias and structure strong answers using the STARR method. Through practical exercises, you’ll discover how to turn experiences from university, student initiatives and everyday life into compelling examples that showcase your skills and help you approach your next interview with confidence.

Agenda

• Module 1: What to Expect in a Recruiter Screen: Fit, Mindset and Common Pitfalls

• Module 2: Unconscious Bias in Hiring: Interactive Polls and Real-World Scenarios

• Module 3: Problem-Solving Interviews: Understanding and Practising the STARR
  Method

• Module 4: Technical Interviews: What to Expect and How to Prepare

• Closing: Open Q&A and Feedback

Goals & Learnings

• Understand the different stages of the hiring process, recognise common interview
  pitfalls

• Use the STARR method to communicate your experience effectively and prepare for
  problem-solving and technical interviews by researching industry terminology, key
  metrics and role expectations

Dauer & Ort

• Wann: 03.11.2026 von 09:00 – 13:00 Uhr

• Wo: Teach for Austria, Marxergasse 4A, 1030 Vienna

Additional Information

• What to bring: A notebook (or laptop/tablet) and a pen for practical exercises.

• Preparation: Come ready with 1–2 examples of a challenge you’ve faced or something you’re proud of, whether from university, a student initiative or your personal life. You’ll use these to practise telling your story using the STARR method.

Živa Rozman

Živa is a Senior Associate in Talent Acquisition at Bitpanda, where she recruits for CFO, CLO, Risk, Compliance and Chief of Staff functions. Alongside recruitment, she organises employer branding events, on-site hiring days and workshops, with a focus on creating meaningful candidate experiences.

Katharina Presulli

Katharina is an experienced HR and recruiting expert with a strong track record of connecting companies with top-tier talent. Currently serving as a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at Bitpanda in Vienna, she specializes in commercial hiring and takes an active role in employer branding. Across her work, she remains dedicated to shaping modern hiring processes and ensuring an exceptional candidate experience.

Philippe Ruppert

Philippe Ruppert holds a BA in European Studies with an Economics major from the University of Amsterdam and is currently finalizing his Master’s in HR Management and Organisational Consulting at ISCTE Business School (Lisbon). Based in Vienna, he works as a Talent Experience Intern at Bitpanda, where he focuses on the recruitment process for all internship roles while ensuring every applicant has a positive experience that strengthens the company's employer brand