Behavioral & Fit
Graded: "Tell me about a time you persuaded someone" — what separates a weak, good, and great answer?
Model answer
WEAK: "I convinced my group to use my idea by explaining why it was better, and eventually they came around." Persuasion by repetition — no insight into the other side, and "eventually they agreed"…
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