Haven’t done a case or behavioral interview in forever. Have been studying but not feeling confident. What’s your best advice on answering questions / responding to the interviewer when you don’t know the answer?

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Idk, I just go into fight or flight and immediately start bullshitting…. 60% of the time, it works every time

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Pretend you are explaining something to a kindergartener with ADHD for the 20th time

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yes explain it like I’m 5

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Honestly I have found ChatGPT voice mode helpful for going back & forth and giving feedback - helps simulate the stress too LOL

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take a breath and respond I usually avoid overloading w/ jargon and buzzwords b/c behind all that is a real human who wants to understand

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