320. Quick Thinks: How to Prepare, Stand Out, and Ace Your Interview
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320. Quick Thinks: How to Prepare, Stand Out, and Ace Your Interview

September 3, 202617 min
  • Business & money

“The ability to handle yourself in interviews and other high-pressure situations can make the difference in getting the job and achieving your goals.” A successful interview is more than answering questions well. It’s an opportunity to communicate what sets you apart and demonstrate the value you can bring. Preparation, structure, and storytelling can help you do that with confidence. In this Quick Thinks episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Matt Abrahams and communication teacher Laura Joyce Davis share strategies for preparing for job interviews. From identifying what differentiates you to structuring answers and telling memorable stories, they e...

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The ability to handle yourself in interviews and other high-pressure situations can make the difference in getting the job and achieving your goals. My name's Matt Abrahams, and I teach strategic communication at Stanford Graduate School of Business.

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Welcome to this special Quick Thinks episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, the podcast. Today, I am thrilled to be live inside the Think Fast, Talk Smart Learning Community with many of our community guests, some who have been here for a long

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time and some who have just joined us. I encourage all of you to check out the Learning Community. Lots and lots of resources and access to people, including myself. We have an AI coach and lessons and quests to all help you learn

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