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Any tips on how to answer curve ball questions?


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Previous interviewer here: curveball questions are notoriously difficult to answer because they are designed to assess qualities like creativity, adaptability and your ability to work and adapt under pressure or stress! 

These are my top tips and tricks:

Be as creative as possible

Create 3 distinct points relative to whatever style of question you have

Don’t forget to think about the fundamentals

Don’t be afraid to be humorous

Have an intro and summary

Structure your response in an organized format

Bring in your life experiences and personal stories

As always: Practice these types of questions out loud, timed and with real person to give you feedback! Have your interview coach or practice partner be an actor who will interrupt and challenge you, practice analyzing photos, political cartoons, practice working under pressure/stress.

Best of luck!

 

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