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However, according to the hiring consultant and owner of Hire Possibilities, Carolyn Illman, the latter happens rarely and isn’t used with the intention of testing their interviewee. “It doesn’t build trust in an interview and doesn’t result in gathering the information they need to know if this person is going to be a good hire,” she tells Bored Panda.
But if an ambiguous question happens to pop up, similarly to the person who started this discussion, Illman advises always assuming that it’s related to your professional career. “It’s great to ask up front before you get too far,” she notes. “For example, many interviewees have asked me, ‘I have two examples for this question, X and Y- which sounds more like what you’re looking for?’”
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If the interviewer is seasoned, they’ll also make sure that the interviewee feels comfortable and keeps the conversation flowing, says Illman. Therefore, the candidate shouldn’t feel responsible for making up for a question they might not have answered flawlessly.
“It’s also perfectly okay to circle back on a question during a natural break in the conversation and say, “You know, I’m realizing I could probably answer your question better. Can I give you a little more information?” The interviewer may choose that it’s best to move on, but at least it shows self-awareness from the candidate,” the hiring consultant says.
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However, if an interviewee feels tested during the meeting and is uncomfortable with the way it’s going, she advises thinking again about whether the organization is a good fit for them. “Companies should be aware that this practice can break trust and result in a bad customer experience for candidates.
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