Don't make assumptions

• Ask for clarification when in doubt.
• Be clear in your communication.
• Avoid misunderstandings by being open and honest.
• Be open to hearing the other person's point of view.
• Avoid mind reading and projecting your own thoughts and feelings onto others.
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" If you can't prove what you want to prove, demonstrate something else and pretend that they are the same thing "

The general method is to pick two things that sound the same, but are not.

The question forces you to look at your future. Lean into the question instead of away from it.

Don't say, "I can't possibly know..." If you really haven't given much thought to your long-term career path, answer in a broad, nonspecific way while still showing a positive attitude.