Jeff Altman, Big Game Hunter
EP 3065 Both U.S. presidential candidates do so. This is not a political comment.
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OK, welcome back to the interpreter. So, you know, feeling you step out of the job interview, you’re thinking, man, I’ve talked a lot, but what did I actually say? We’ve all been there today. We will explore a mistake that quietly kills your chances.
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More importantly, we’ll discuss a super easy way to fix it permanently. Here. This is the biggest idea for interpreters today.
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I tell you, this is an overall game changer. Don’t act like a politician in a job interview. This is a piece of advice, it is really the key to opening up more direct and confident, and yes, it is a more successful interview.
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Listen, let us know very well. This has nothing to do with actual politics. It’s all about when pressure communicates.
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So let’s dive into what we call the politician interview traps and why these avoidance answers fail. You know exactly what I’m talking about, right? Someone asked a straightforward question and the answer came back was that it was a bunch of words that would never fall completely on the target. Trust me, it’s a specific way of communication, and the visitors are trained, which is a huge red flag.
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Look, I’m going to double down on this because it’s so important. It has nothing to do with politics. It’s about clarity.
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That’s it. You just use the politician tag as a shorthand, which is this communication method for someone to rely on the key points of the conversation rather than the direct answer. This method doesn’t work in job interviews.
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OK So what is the warning signal? How do you tell if you made these mistakes? The crazy thing is that these habits can easily sneak our answers, and we don’t even realize it. So, how do you know if you are trapped in this trap? Let’s break down exactly what we are looking for.
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So these are big. Answer in a long circumference without directly avoiding the question. You may hear strange words like swaying or equivalent, but look, it all boils down to the same thing, doesn’t it? You dance in the answer.
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You just didn’t really answer this question. You are filling the space with words, and you almost hope the interviewer can figure it out, and they won’t. This is the meaning of avoidance.
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OK So, what is the real cost of blur? You might be thinking, well, what’s the big deal if I’m a little evasive? Well, the result is more straightforward than you think. Such communication is a very, very practical cost.
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So, let’s really think about it. Imagine it. You’re in that interview chair.
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You just gave a long answer and completely missed the meaning of the question. What do you think will happen next? Yes. Rejected.
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It’s simple because when you’re not direct, the interviewer has to fill in the blanks themselves. What are they responsible for? They will think you are either hiding something, maybe a weakness, or you are unable to organize your own ideas when your ideas are important, which means you are not finding a job. OK
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But that’s really good news. This is actually a super simple trap. Now that we have seen this problem, let’s talk about the solution.
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There is a better, better way of communicating and winning ways. And this slide did eliminate it all. On the one hand, you have the answer from a politician.
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It is circuit-reduced, avoided, and vague. It just causes confusion and suspicion. But on the other hand, this is the winning answer.
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This is straightforward. concise. This is focus, this is focus.
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This is what builds confidence and trust. It’s about stopping the dance and starting to bring real value. So, in practice, what does simplicity even mean? Here are the numbers you want to remember.
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90 seconds. That’s it. One and a half minutes.
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This should be the goal of most of your answers. This is a perfect sweet spot, right? It gives you enough time to be considerate and provide some details, but it’s short enough to force you, and it will definitely force you to get to that point directly. OK
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To make it more practical, let’s boil it all down to a simple three-step formula that you can use for any question they ask. This is your complete clear path. Here.
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These are just three simple steps. The first step is direct. The second step is concise.
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The third step is to achieve the key points. That’s it. That’s your mental list.
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Just run before opening your mouth to answer. Is my answer direct? Is it concise? Is it the point? If you can say “yes” to these three, you will give a winning answer. It’s not to hide from anything.
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It’s about communication full of power and confidence. In this way, we brought us to a big takeaway problem. As you prepare for your next interview, I hope you really think about it.
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Which of your answers needs to be more direct? You know, think of one of those classic tricky issues like telling me when you failed. How do I apply this three-step formula to this answer? Where can it be more direct, simpler, and more importantly? Honestly, mastering this small change will make everything in the world.
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