What will you say when you don’t know how to answer a job interview question? 【小题1】

Whatever you do, don’t lie.

If you can’t draw from personal experience to answer a question, it’s alright to say something like, “【小题2】 But here’s how I think I would handle it.” The biggest mistake is when candidates attempt to lie instead of acknowledging what they don’t know.

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If you don’t understand what they’re asking, request clarification. Rambling is the worst mistake a job candidate can make when they don’t know how to answer. They think if they talk long enough, people will think they are answering the questions. Don’t do that. When you are rambling, it shows you are a poor communicator. It demonstrates confidence to say, “Hey, can you clarify? I want to share the right insights and the most relevant information with you.” 【小题4】

Don’t give up and just say “I don’t know,” either.

Advocate for the person you are. It’s OK to admit you have not yet acquired a specific skill or faced a certain problem. 【小题5】 Say something like. “I don’t know that yet, but I’m willing to learn that skill”, showing your willingness to learn new things. Redirect your answer and share how the skills you’ve gained in another capacity have prepared for the target opportunity.

Every day is a gift, and if you look forward to enjoying each day, then you need to learn to make the most of your day. 【小题1】

Have a great morning routine (常规). A good start will make you feel good and is sure to make the rest of your day good as well. Rise early and get ready for your new day. 【小题2】 Listen to good music. Have a wonderful breakfast. All these will help you start your day in a positive way.

Make time for short breaks. Since we spend most of our day in the workplace, it is necessary to relax between different tasks. Set a timer on your phone or computer to remind you it's time to get up, leave your desk, go out and get some fresh air.

【小题3】 Doing the same things every day is very boring. To prevent this, step out and take some time to do things that you have never done before. This will not only make a day exciting, but it’ll also build your confidence.

Ask someone to be your accountability partner (责任同伴). 【小题4】 This person encourages you, supports you and loves you. He or she will help you get over difficulties and achieve your goals.

Plan your schedule for the next day the night before. Make a list of all the tasks you want to complete the next day. 【小题5】 Focus on one thing at a time and give it your best try before moving on to the next day.

How to Be a Good Listener to Your Family

Communication is important for family relationships. However, if you don’t truly listen to others, it can be difficult to communicate. 【小题1】

Listen actively. When listening to a family member, do not let your mind wander to other things. It’s important to make your family member feel heard and valued. Put your phone away and give them your full attention. Never think about other things when someone is talking. 【小题2】

Repeat what has been said. Briefly summarizing what the speaker has said can go a long way towards effective communication. Everyone wants to feel valued and heard, so repeating a family member’s point can show you were listening. 【小题3】 It can really allow you and your family to communicate better as well.

Do not interrupt. 【小题4】 Always allow a few seconds of silence after someone finishes talking before offering your response. This allows you to make sure the speaker has finished talking. Do not talk over someone either. No matter how curious you feel about a subject, do not start talking until the other person has finished.

【小题5】 Never rush the person into talking. Do not break in before the speaker is finished just to hurry the speaker along. Never say things like “Can you get to the point?”. This will make it seem like you are not interested in the conversation.