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Interviewing & Negotiation Skills Flashcards

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  1. What is 'mirroring' in the context of negotiation and interviewing?

    Answer: Repeating the last few words of what the other party said to encourage elaboration

    Mirroring is a rapport-building technique where repeating key words prompts the other party to expand and reveal more information.

  2. Which interview format is most likely to involve multiple interviewers asking questions simultaneously from different departments?

    Answer: Panel interview

    A panel interview assembles multiple stakeholders from different areas to evaluate a candidate in a single session.

  3. When a hiring manager says the offer is 'non-negotiable,' a career strategist would advise the client to:

    Answer: Explore non-salary components such as sign-on bonus, extra PTO, or remote days

    Even when base salary is fixed, other components like sign-on bonuses, PTO, and flexibility often remain negotiable.

  4. A client with a competing offer uses it during salary negotiation. This is an example of using:

    Answer: BATNA leverage

    A competing offer is a classic BATNA—it shows the employer you have an alternative and increases your negotiating power.

  5. What is the main risk of accepting the first salary offer without negotiating?

    Answer: You may leave significant compensation on the table that the employer expected to negotiate

    Most employers build negotiation room into initial offers, so accepting immediately often results in less compensation than was available.

  6. During a case interview, the candidate is expected to:

    Answer: Analyze a business problem, structure their thinking, and present a reasoned solution

    Case interviews evaluate analytical thinking, problem structuring, and communication under pressure.

  7. A client is offered a position but wants two weeks to decide. The recommended approach is to:

    Answer: Thank the employer, express continued enthusiasm, and politely request a specific decision deadline

    Requesting a deadline with gratitude and enthusiasm preserves goodwill while giving the candidate time to evaluate competing options.