How to Deflect Difficult Questions in an Interview or Negotiation (2024)

How to Deflect Difficult Questions in an Interview or Negotiation (1)

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Whether it’s in interviews or negotiations, we are frequently asked questions we would rather not answer. An honest answer might weaken our position, compromise our privacy, or disclose sensitive corporate information. Declining to answer might make us look bad, and lying could actually cost us later. So how should we respond? Research suggests that by focusing on how to deflect difficult questions, we can guide a conversation and protect our interests.

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How to Deflect Difficult Questions in an Interview or Negotiation (2024)
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