I was at an interview recently where, for every question I asked, she responded with, “What do you think that would be?”
That made me feel confused and nervous, and I couldn’t give my best answers for the rest of the interview.
What do you do when the interviewer keeps dodging your questions and asks you counter-questions instead?

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I have honestly never had that happen. I would feel so uncomfortable if someone kept responding with that. I don't blame you for not being able to give your best answers.

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Yeah! That already sets it up as if she's out to catch you red-handed! That would make me so uncomfortable.

I’ve seen that approach. Sometimes they’re testing your thinking, so giving a structured answer before asking back can help.

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