Interview Prep · True or False
Is it true that if the interviewer looks confused by your answer, you should immediately ask 'Did that make sense, or should I explain differently?'?
True. Checking for understanding shows you care about clear communication, not just hearing yourself talk.
Offering to explain differently shows you prioritise being understood over finishing your point, which is the essence of good communication.
Ploughing ahead when the interviewer has clearly lost the thread, and leaving the confusion to compound.
This scenario is one of 500 in the Skillful Interview Prep track. Each card states a situation, you decide true or false, and the explanation follows immediately.
- Answer
- True
- Track
- Interview Prep
- Topics
- clear-communication, active-listening
Also asked as
What do i do if the interviewer looks confused by my answer? Should i check if my explanation made sense? How do i make sure the interviewer follows me?
The scenario in full
If the interviewer looks confused by your answer, you should immediately ask 'Did that make sense, or should I explain differently?'
Frequently asked questions
Is it true that if the interviewer looks confused by your answer, you should immediately ask 'Did that make sense, or should I explain differently?'?
True. Checking for understanding shows you care about clear communication, not just hearing yourself talk.
What do i do if the interviewer looks confused by my answer?
True. Checking for understanding shows you care about clear communication, not just hearing yourself talk. Offering to explain differently shows you prioritise being understood over finishing your point, which is the essence of good communication.
Should i check if my explanation made sense?
True. Checking for understanding shows you care about clear communication, not just hearing yourself talk. Offering to explain differently shows you prioritise being understood over finishing your point, which is the essence of good communication.
How do i make sure the interviewer follows me?
True. Checking for understanding shows you care about clear communication, not just hearing yourself talk. Offering to explain differently shows you prioritise being understood over finishing your point, which is the essence of good communication.
Where does this interview prep question come from?
It is one of 500 scenarios in the Skillful Interview Prep track. Each card states a realistic situation, you decide true or false, and the explanation follows immediately.
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