How to Handle Interview Participants Who Go Off-Topic

The interview is flowing well until suddenly you’re listening to a five-minute story about someone’s commute, their dog, or their philosophy on office coffee. You nod politely, but insi...

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How to Handle Interview Participants Who Go Off-Topic

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The interview is flowing well until suddenly you’re listening to a five-minute story about someone’s commute, their dog, or their philosophy on office coffee. You nod politely, but inside you’re calculating how derailed the conversation has become. This happens to every interviewer, and the way you handle it determines whether you get the information you […]