Do u guys memorize your answers word for word for interview behavioral questions or just talk on the spot?

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improv; feels more natural

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Memorization has always given me anxiety. Internalizing the number of and main objectives works best for me… then it’s easier to connect in meetings or whatever interviews.

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Mhm! For any one topic I’ll know there are 3 items to cover (as an example) with a key word or two for each item. Then it’s super easy to riff, use their words, and generally be more present

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Improv, sometimes I just start a sentence and I don’t even know where it’s going, hope to find it along the way.

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Have a few stories and adapt to fit the question

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On the spot 💩

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I just talk on the spot🧐

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Just talk on the spot

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A but if both - have ~5 core stories and adapt to the question

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Omg cringe

If somebody answers my question with a memorized speech I will of course instantly know it and be annoyed and I will reject you, period.

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I increase my knowledge daily by reading and utilizing Udemy for training. So, when I get interviews or conducting a meeting at work, I speak out of my knowledge reserve.

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Fav Udemy training?

I have general bullet points that I like to try and hit to highlight my skill sets and experience but I def always aim to be natural/candid with my answers.

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I can talk forever. You’ll have to shut me up.

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Listening to people. Relating, remembering details. I don’t do sports so I don’t have that fall back on. People love to talk about themselves, their families, hobbies, travels, etc. That’s on a personal level.
As it relates to business, know what you’re doing. Confidence in your abilities shines through.

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I memorize

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Same, I memorize all the answers 😩

I have an outline for several stories or highlights I want to get across and then adapt them as needed to the questions asked. It’s better in my experience not to sound memorized. You want things to flow naturally and show you can think on your feet.

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Whatever approach, make sure you prepare in advance.

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Flow state

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I just to memorize but now I just go on with the flow

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Behavioral have stories in mind but don’t script it.

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Talk on spot

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Talking points on sticky note and build on it on the spot

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