Aug 17 / Richa Bansal

My Secret Tool For Answering Any Difficult or “Googly” Interview Questions

Want to know my secret tool for answering any difficult or “googly” question in an interview?

Even if you didn’t prepare for it beforehand?

Know your personal work philosophies.

Your personal work philosophies are your core values that guide your approach towards workplace challenges, people and organizational goals.

Especially when the information is incomplete and the path forward is ambiguous.

Ask yourself these 7 questions:

  • Q1. What is my prioritization framework?
  • Q2. What is my stakeholder management framework?
  • Q3. What is my risk management framework?
  • Q4. What is my leadership style?
  • Q5. How do I motivate people?
  • Q6. How do I handle conflict?
  • Q7. How do I handle ethical conflicts?
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Once you have a deep understanding of your core philosophies about work, and have prepared for at least one example to demonstrate each of the seven philosophies, you can answer any “difficult” question that comes your way, even if you haven’t prepared for it beforehand!

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