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What do you do if you're faced with difficult interview questions?

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Navigating an interview can be like walking through a minefield; one wrong step and you might feel like it's all over. But when you're faced with difficult interview questions, it's not the end of the road—it's an opportunity to demonstrate your problem-solving abilities and composure. Understanding how to handle these tough moments can make the difference between stumbling and standing out as a memorable candidate.

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Layal Abou Ghanem, SHRM-SCP, MBA, CQA

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Denise Kaiser

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Fabricio Maia

Instrutor Técnico SESI - Saúde e Seguran?a

1 Stay Calm

When a tough question comes your way, staying calm is crucial. Your ability to remain composed under pressure is often just as important as the content of your answer. Take a deep breath, and give yourself a moment to think. It's perfectly acceptable to pause before responding, and it can actually help you articulate a more thoughtful and structured answer. If you're truly stumped, it's better to admit you don't know the answer than to waffle or provide incorrect information.

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Denise Kaiser

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From experience, it's okay to ask if you can come back to that question at a later time in the interview to give yourself time to assess how to answer that question. Being honest in a response is always crucial. Practice responses you know might be difficult for you. You know the answers to questions related to experience and skills or they shouldn't be on the resume. Make sure to respond at some point to the difficult question when wrapping up the interview. Dodging the question will usually result in not having a positive outcome.

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Fabricio Maia

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Quando confrontado com perguntas difíceis durante uma entrevista, é crucial manter a calma. Respirar fundo e evitar se sentir pressionado s?o passos importantes para lidar com a situa??o. Ao permanecer calmo, você pode pensar com clareza, formular uma resposta organizada e comunicar-se de maneira eficaz com o entrevistador. A tranquilidade também ajuda a evitar respostas precipitadas ou imprecisas, permitindo que você aborde a pergunta de forma mais assertiva e confiante.

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Roberto C.

Licenciado en Psicología por la Universidad de Valencia
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Aprende de los mejores. Winston Churchill siempre usaba un puro para retrasar las respuestas a las preguntas difíciles y tener tiempo para pensar. Hoy en día no hace falta llevar un puro pero si una estrategia que te haga ganar tiempo para tu respuesta. Por ejemplo, hacer repetir la pregunta argumentando que no la has oído bien o no la has entendido.

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Subibe C.

Founder, Vis-à-Vis Leadership, MBA, BCom. Finance
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Acknowledge it is a good and difficult question. Ask questions back for additional clarification. This will give you time to think. If you must propose an answer, do so and ask if the answer sufficiently answers the question. If not, ask to think on it more and circle back to it later during the interview. In reality, you don't always have to answer questions on the spot, so, neither do you need to do that at an interview.

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Maurice Lamot

Aspiring Multilingual, High skilled Sales Executive with administration and security experience. hardworking professional with management skills and result oriented also work & study experience from England
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One positive thought ?? gets you to the other level so you must believe in all you do, all situations need to be thought about

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2 Understand It

Difficult questions are not always about getting the "right" answer. Sometimes, the interviewer is interested in seeing how you approach complex problems. Make sure you understand the question before you dive into your response. If something isn’t clear, ask for clarification. This not only buys you time to think but also shows that you're attentive and thorough in your approach to problem-solving.

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Fabricio Maia

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Quando você se deparar com perguntas difíceis durante uma entrevista, é essencial manter a calma. Respirar profundamente e evitar entrar em panico s?o passos importantes para lidar com a situa??o. Ao permanecer tranquilo, você consegue pensar com clareza, elaborar uma resposta organizada e comunicar-se de forma eficaz com o entrevistador. A calma também o ajuda a evitar respostas precipitadas ou imprecisas, permitindo que você aborde a pergunta com assertividade e confian?a.

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3 Structure Your Answer

Once you understand the question, structure your response in a clear and organized manner. A popular method for structuring responses is the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result), which is particularly effective for behavioral interview questions. This technique encourages you to set the scene, describe your responsibility, explain the actions you took, and then share the outcome. It helps you deliver a concise narrative that highlights your skills and achievements.

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Fabricio Maia

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Quando confrontado com perguntas difíceis em uma entrevista, mantenha a calma e respire fundo. Analise a pergunta, identificando o que o entrevistador procura. Estruture sua resposta com uma introdu??o clara, pontos principais apoiados por exemplos relevantes e uma conclus?o confiante. Essa abordagem demonstra pensamento crítico e habilidades de comunica??o persuasiva.

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Roberto C.

Licenciado en Psicología por la Universidad de Valencia
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La mejor forma de responder preguntas difíciles es conocer bien el tema preguntado. Si la pregunta es personal..... quien mejor que tú mismo para responder.

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4 Show Adaptability

Difficult questions often aim to assess your adaptability and learning curve. Illustrate your flexibility by discussing times when you had to adjust to new information or changing circumstances. Highlight your willingness to learn from experience and how you've applied lessons from past challenges to new situations. This demonstrates your growth mindset and your ability to thrive in dynamic environments.

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Fabricio Maia

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Demonstrar adaptabilidade durante uma entrevista é crucial. Isso envolve manter a calma e pensar rapidamente em solu??es para perguntas desafiadoras. Destaque experiências passadas que mostrem sua capacidade de se ajustar a novas situa??es e lidar com desafios de forma eficaz. Essa habilidade é altamente valorizada pelos entrevistadores.

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5 Be Honest

Honesty is always the best policy in an interview. If you don't know the answer to a question or don't have direct experience with a scenario, be upfront about it. Then pivot by discussing how you would handle the situation or learn what's necessary to overcome the challenge. Your integrity and proactive attitude can be just as impressive as having all the answers.

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Fabricio Maia

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Demonstre honestidade ao responder perguntas desafiadoras durante uma entrevista. Evite inventar respostas falsas ou tentar parecer perfeito. Em vez disso, reconhe?a suas limita??es e áreas em que precisa melhorar, mostrando disposi??o para aprender e crescer. A honestidade cria uma base sólida para estabelecer confian?a com os entrevistadores e destaca sua integridade como candidato.

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6 Reflect Positivity

Lastly, maintain a positive tone throughout your responses, even when discussing difficult situations or failures. This shows resilience and a positive attitude, which are highly valued traits in any workplace. Emphasize what you've learned rather than dwelling on the negative aspects of a challenge. Employers are looking for candidates who can turn obstacles into opportunities for growth.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Layal Abou Ghanem, SHRM-SCP, MBA, CQA

Top HR Consulting & Training Voice | HR and Organizational Development Executive | Doctorate Candidate | SHRM-SCP| People & Culture | Talent Development | Organizational Effectiveness | HR Consultant
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When answering difficult questions, I usually focus on providing specific examples from my past experiences that demonstrate my skills, abilities, and accomplishments. Usually, I use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to structure my responses and provide context for my answers. Also, a useful way that I follow is preparing for interviews in advance by practicing responses to common challenging questions so that I feel more confident.

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Roberto C.

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Mi consejo es responder siempre de una forma positiva y honesta. Si eres capaz de mentir y conseguir un puesto de trabajo que no se adapta a ti, estas haciendo perder tiempo a la empresa y a ti mismo. No vale la pena.

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