Don’t be afraid to do this during your interviews

If you think asking for clarification when you receive a tough or confusing interview question makes you look incompetent or unprepared, think again. I'm Ellen and I've spent the last decade training top business leaders to ace the toughest interviews. To effectively sell yourself in an interview, you need to be the protagonist, shaping the flow of the interview to show that you have the best skills, experience, and attributes that prove you're the best person for the role. This means you need to actively understand each question, what it's asking, and how you can apply your personal brand to give the best possible response. That's why asking for clarification can actually be a really smart move. If you're not sure what the interviewer wants, ask them to repeat the question, rephrase the question, or maybe even give a little bit more information. This can make sure that you give a response that's relevant. In my experience, asking for clarification demonstrates confidence and ensures that you're going to put your best foot forward. So if you get stumped in your next interview, give this tip a try. And if you want more tips that make you the interview expert, follow me.