Here's how you can navigate difficult or unexpected interview questions.

Interviewers often test candidates by posing simple questions in a complicated manner to unsettle them. The key is to stay calm and composed, demonstrating your ability to handle stress. Understand that interviewers might try to elicit a wrong answer or gauge your interest in the job by throwing out tricky options. Stay focused on the role you applied for and don’t deviate. If faced with a question on a topic you're unfamiliar with, be honest. Admitting your lack of knowledge while expressing a willingness to learn shows integrity and eagerness to grow. Avoid showing desperation or apologizing for not knowing an answer. Instead, highlight your strengths and maintain your composure, showcasing your problem-solving abilities and adaptability.

Primeiramente, pratique responder a perguntas comuns e pense em possíveis cenários difíceis. Mantenha a calma e respire fundo antes de responder. Se necessário, peça um momento para refletir. Se você não souber a resposta, seja honesto e mostre disposição para aprender, oferecendo uma solução ou explicando como abordaria o problema. Use a técnica STAR (Situação, Tarefa, Ação, Resultado) para estruturar suas respostas de forma clara e concisa. Demonstre confiança e flexibilidade, valorizando a oportunidade de discutir temas complexos. Essa abordagem não apenas responde à pergunta, mas também mostra sua capacidade de lidar com pressão e desafios de maneira profissional.

O importante é mapear os principais cases e estruturá-los de forma a mostrar as competências mais importantes do seu perfil. Preparar-se bem nas entrevistas é vital, tentando antecipar prováveis perguntas ligadas ao job description.

Acing tough interview questions requires that you take the time and effort to prepare. 1. Stay calm. Take a deep breath before you answer. Tough interview questions force job seekers to think on their feet. 2. Be Honest. Answer truthfully and stay positive. 3. Practice & More Practice. Seek the help of a career coach or friend to conduct mock interviews. 4. Remember to keep your answer short and keep it positive. Examples of Difficult Questions: • "Why should we hire you?" Articulate the skills and experiences that match with the job requirements. Focus on what value you bring to the table. • "Tell me about a specific situation where you failed." In addition to describing the situation and why you failed, focus on what you learned.

Take your time to reflect at the question and what is being asked. Request clarifications, if necessary, to make sure your answer will cover the expectations. Structure your answer and make it as clear as possible, using real life examples, if that is possible or suitable.

Be honest and authentic. If you don't know the answer or don't have a certain type of experience, be genuine about it and admit it. If you are trying to bluff your way through, most probably the interviewers will know and you will, most probably, be disqualified. It's better to admit you don't know something, but are willing to learn, than to fake it and lose your credibility as a professional.

Refrain from the need to instantly answer without thinking about the end of your story. Say, “that was a great question. Let me think about it for a moment” and then delivery a story (use the STAR method) that demonstrates when and where you have accomplished or experienced what they are asking, always with a positive outcome. If you have never done it, walk through a thought process of how you would handle that situation, so the interviewer can see your mindset and problem solving skills The answer to every question should showcase why you are the best person for this exact position. Always keep the requirements of the job in mind, as showcasing the wrong skills will fail to demonstrate that you are right candidate.