It's not always easy to find answers to tough interview questions.

You know, that one question that completely throws you. Isn't that the part of a job interview that we all dread the most?

This super-tough question hits you and you have two choices:

Panic and give one of those "regret-it-later" answers

Employ the "tough question strategy" and give your best answer

So what's the strategy? How do you answer tough interview questions?

1. Keep your cool
	It's easy to get flustered and that makes it almost impossible to think straight. How do you keep your cool? Focus on your breathing. Take a deep breath to help yourself relax. It makes a big difference and makes you sound more confident. If interviews really stress you, then maybe James Manktelow's Stress-Busting Mind Tools would help? Read a review of Stress Management Masterclass.

2. Listen!
	Have you understand the question? Or are you guessing and making assumptions about what they want to know? Don't be afraid to ask for clarification. There are few things more annoying for an interviewer than a candidate waffling the answer to a different question. If there's something about the question that's unclear - ask! Then interpret the question: what does it really mean? What are they looking for? That should guide you towards your answer.

Next: Steps 3, 4 & 5
How to give great answers to tough job interview questions.

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