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Oct 2021
3m 30s

#10 Are you an organized person?

teobacham
About this episode
  • You can think that this question is stupid. Actually, I do. Everyone will say they are organized. 
  • Who will admit otherwise? You should know that everyone will say similar things. Take this time to be creative with your answer. 
  • You can use these types of questions to leave a strong impression with a creative answer. Or, if you are not creative, then the best way to answer this question is with an example. 
  • Using a story is more believable and easier to remember. Feel free to mix in a little humor to make it more memorable.
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