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Spotting Candidates Who Lose Focus Under Pressure
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To spot candidates who lose focus under pressure, use structured behavioural questions about real deadline or crisis situations, add a timed or unexpected task during the interview, and watch for vague answers, blame-shifting, or an inability to describe a…
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