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What you want to hear should ideally be a combination of
real-world experience, inspired creativity, and the willingness
to acknowledge when more information or assistance is in or-
der. (Many interviewers pose hypothetical questions designed
to smoke out people who find it impossible to reach out to
other team members for help.) Does the person plunge right
into the situation or take the time necessary to offer a rea-
soned, intelligent response to the question you’ve posed?
Situational interviews help you identify people who can
step back, weigh the alternatives, and choose the best course
of action. Just ...