Ever been asked a question in an interview that completely threw you off?
Instead of panicking or blurting out the first thing that comes to mind, try this 3-step technique:
1. Pause. Take a breath and give yourself 2β3 seconds to think. You don't need to answer immediately.
2. Clarify. If you're unsure what the interviewer is looking for, ask: "Could you clarify what aspect you'd like me to focus on?"
3. Connect. Even if you haven't faced that exact situation, think of a similar experience, a transferable skill, or how you'd approach the problem. Explain your reasoning instead of simply saying, "I don't know."
π― Your challenge this week: Practise answering this question out loud: "Tell me about a time you had to do something you didn't know how to do."
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