Fielding Tough Questions
Approximately 90% of the interviews you will find yourself in will have at least one tough question that will challenge your brain and make you break into a sweat. Here are some tips on how to handle them and move forward in the process.
Don’t panic! Take a deep breath. You can take a deep breath without the interviewer noticing. This is something you can practice prior to the interview just to ensure you have a technique that will work for you while you are on the hot seat.
Take a moment to think about the question. Repeat the question out loud if it will help you. It’s ok to ask for a moment to think about your answer. Thirty seconds to sixty seconds is a moment. Any longer than that and you will need to come up with an answer.
Ask the interviewer to repeat the question. If you don’t know, you don’t know. Don’t wing it. Some interviewers will allow you to ask for clarification. It’s ok to ask. Whether they clarify or not, you have bought yourself a little more time to come up with and answer.
PREPARATION! PREPARATION! PREPARATION! - I can not emphasize it enough. Your advance preparation will help you field tough questions. Reviewing the job description prior to the interview will help in this process. Your advance preparation should include potential questions that could be asked. Prepare your answers - your offensive plan. It will be the well spring you can draw from when you find yourself pondering a tough question.
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