Looking at Dianne’s reply below, I rambled and DID NOT ANSWER the questions, I was not to the point, and my story telling was not concise. I really didn’t listen.

So, I’m taking note and will focus on that I am asked – answer succinctly and think of the magic phrase from Erin Kennedy:

“Less is more”.

I should have known better.

Thank you.

Have you ever had to fire anyone? Is a yes or no question. But if you describe a time you actually terminated someone – that shows you are able to do the job.

Pointless rambling – no.
Concise story telling – definitely

That should be more important then answer length.
.-= Dianne Walker´s last blog ..Will Creigh Deeds or Bob McDonnell bring jobs to Virginia? =-.

Karen – I think that is a good rule of thumb. It is so important to listen well in an interview, which can be tough for nervous job seekers. I absolutely agree that stories are the way to go. Having good ones that demonstrate positive characteristics, overcoming obstacles and solving problems can really help in an interview! Thanks for stopping by!

My rule of thumb is that in an interview you, as job hunter, should aim to talk less than half the time. The rest of the time you should be really truly listening, really pay attention to the potential employer.

And, of course, STORIES. They’re the best. Practice them at home first so they’re crisp and succinct. Another rule of thumb: don’t talk longer than a minute or two at a time. You can practice the stories and time yourself with the timer on your microwave to get a feel for how long two minutes is. It’s really pretty long.
.-= Working Girl´s last blog ..How NOT To Start Your Cover Letter =-.

So true. Less is more. People tend to become so worried about the interview, what to say, what not to say, that they just talk, talk, talk themselves right out of the job.

Love your picture! 🙂

Erin Kennedy
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.-= Executive Resume Writer´s last blog ..Happiness is a Choice =-.