When interviewing for a new job, tell us how you solved a big problem, aligned stakeholders on a project, influenced someone to think in a different way, worked with a difficult personality, or encountered a difficult personality. Anticipate and prepare written answers to the most common situational questions, etc. Tight deadlines — ensuring your answers are clear and concise. Knowing exactly how to approach common situational questions will help you stay calm and focus on highlighting how your unique strengths and experiences make you the perfect candidate for the job. The author presents five strategies for confidently answering situational interview questions.