If the Interviewer Begins a Question with Tell Me About

question 46

Multiple Choice

If the interviewer begins a question with Tell me about a time when you ..., you should 

• A)recognize that this is a trick question and tactfully refuse to answer.
• B)describe a situation or task, tell what action you took, and emphasize a positive result.
• C)politely explain that you have never experienced such a situation.
• D)make up any answer and wish that you had been better prepared.

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Definitions:

Tax

A required contribution or another kind of monetary levy imposed by a government body on a taxpayer to underpin government expenditure and different public spending initiatives.

Deadweight Loss

Deadweight loss refers to the loss in economic efficiency that occurs when the equilibrium for a good or service is not achieved or is unattainable.

Consumer Surplus

The gap in the total amount consumers are willing to invest in a product or service and the amount they end up paying.

Producer Surplus

The difference between what producers are willing to accept for a good or service versus what they actually receive, measuring their benefit.