When responding to questions during a job interview, you should

A) respond in a way that lets you talk about your strengths only.
B) look for opportunities to frame your answers as brief stories rather than simple declarative answers.
C) limit yourself to yes or no answers only.
D) respond with declarative statements.
E) ask the interviewer to clarify what type of response they are really looking for.


Answer: B
Explanation: B) Brief stories can be more memorable and effective than straightforward facts or unsupported statements. Make sure to stay on topic and answer the interviewer's questions as comprehensively as you can. Expand on simple yes and no statements to provide more information.

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