Prepare for your interview and the day itself, step by step

Prepare for your interview and the day itself, step by step

Learn how to prepare for a conversation, listen attentively, and plan your commitments so you can get a clearer picture of how you spend your time.

If you’re not sure how to bring up a topic, a little preparation can help: decide what you want to say and think of a question to start the conversation. During the conversation, give the other person room to speak and check that you’ve understood each other. You can take a similarly practical approach to managing your time: write down your priorities, break tasks into smaller steps, and schedule time to work on them. Here you’ll find practical techniques you can try in your everyday life.

Interested in this topic? Read more: Conversations that change our time: Take control of your time and career through the conversations you initiate. Want to find out where you stand personally? Take a short test at the end of the page and gain a better understanding.

How does this apply to you? Choose the answers that describe you best:

Imagine that you have to tell someone an unpleasant truth. What will you do first?

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Someone tells you, "We need to talk." What is the first thing that crosses your mind?

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When someone does not respond honestly but "strategically," what do you think of them?

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If someone asked you a question that really gets under your skin, how would you react?

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What conversation would you prefer to never have to have?

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What most often prevents you from starting an important conversation?

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What do you do when someone starts crying during a conversation?

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When was the last time you said something that changed a relationship?

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What does it really mean to you to "talk" to someone?

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Who would you have (or want to) a conversation with that hasn't taken place yet?

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Some conversations change everything. But some we have to start ourselves.

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