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In-Person Interviews Are Back
We're moving away from virtual and remote interviews and back to face-to-face. That's right, in-person interviews are back!

We need to polish up on interview skills and that includes being able to strongly communicate when it's in person. You'll find out when a job interview truly starts.

Today's show has great tips on how to handle yourself if you get caught up in answering certain interview questions. Also, find out the two ways to fix the problem of not giving your best interview answer.

Chapters
[01:48]
When do you think the interview starts?

[02:26]
Some of Craig's mentoring and coaching students provided answers as to when they think the interview starts.

[04:10]
Stephen Covey once said, "Begin with the end in mind."

[04:46]
A short, real-world interview story to compare your approach to.

[07:00]
Do we act the same whether people are around or not?

[08:38]
Get some free tips on answering interview questions in CGME Episode 113.

[09:16]
Be aware of your body language - know how to practice and prepare.

[09:53]
During an interview, you have a choice with what you share.

[10:35]
Ask for a "do-over" if you don't like how you responded to an interview question.

[12:33]
Know what emotional intelligence is and how to effectively use it during an interview.

[14:00]
Is it OK to say, "I need a moment to respond?" or "Please give me a minute to respond."

[15:15]
Learn the power of Craig's 3P Rule - Powerfully Placed Pauses. See CGME episode 51.

[17:27]
If you struggled with a response and thought of a better way to say it, you have 2 options.

Mentioned Links
Answers to common interview questions: CGME Ep 113
Rock your interview using emotional intelligence: CGME Ep 40
Master conversations, especially responding to questions: CGME Ep 51

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