All Ears English Podcast AEE 1198: What to Say When You're Stumped in a Job Interview
Jul 29, 2019
Discover practical strategies for tackling difficult questions in job interviews. The hosts share personal anecdotes and insights on maintaining composure and buying time to think. Learn how to enhance your confidence with preparation and self-awareness. Engage in mock interviews to master techniques like graceful pausing and redirecting. Plus, explore tips for building connections with interviewers and the importance of staying calm under pressure. This episode offers valuable advice to help you ace your next interview!
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Practice the Process
- Prepare for potential interview questions, but also practice the process of searching for ideas.
- This mental exercise can help you answer unexpected questions more quickly.
Acknowledge and Stall
- Acknowledge the question's value with phrases like "That's a great question" or "I'm glad you asked that."
- These gracious and professional responses buy you time to think.
Be Direct About Stalling
- Directly ask for a moment to think, such as "Let me think about that for a second."
- This is better than using filler words and shows you can handle pressure.