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End with a call to action
Every answer must have a purpose—it should result in action. A call to action shows that you as a leader not only have a message, but you are delivering a message that is actionable.
In a job interview, your call to action could be: “Is there anything more you need from me to bring me on board?” or, “I look forward to hearing from you about the next steps.” The call to action in a job interview shows your confidence as a candidate. It makes clear you assume there is a next step as you move toward being hired.
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Present your message
Every question deserves a clear, focused answer, and the second component of your response should be your message. It captures in one sentence the point you want to make.
In a job interview question above—”Tell me about yourself”—the message could be: “I thrive on crea...
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Add proof points
You have to support your message with proof points.
If your message in a job interview is “I thrive on creative projects", when you give the reasons you can say that:
- "In university, I studied graphic design at a top school."
- "I love nothing better than wo...
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Begin with a grabber
The grabber is a bridge from the question. For example, if you are asked, “Tell me about yourself,” you might respond “I’d be happy to.” If the question is “How is Project X coming along?” you might reply, “It’s on track.” If you are asked for quarterly results, the grabber w...
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