Ever sat in an interview and thought, “What kind of question is that?” I’ve been there, and in this episode of Jest Business, Paddy and I break down two of the trickiest (and silliest) interview questions you’ll probably face. We role-play the wrong ways to answer them, then show you how to sound smart while saying almost nothing. We also share the sneaky phrases and safe motivators that can help you survive these moments without looking clueless. If you’ve ever wondered what to say when they ask, “Where do you see yourself in 5 years?” this one’s for you.

Discussion Topics: Why Your Interview Answers Don’t Matter

• Do you feel like every CEO’s vision sounds the same? Wait till you hear this.
• The “Where do you see yourself in 5 years?” trap, and how to (not) fall for it
• Want the job? Here’s how sucking up might just backfire
• The gold-standard answer that sounds smart but says nothing
• How to sound hot and cold at the same time in your interview
• What REALLY motivates you? (Careful, they don’t want the truth)
• “I’m a Zen monk in a suit.” The ultimate corporate interview hack
• Can you really fake purpose in an interview? Watch this trick
• The final cheat codes you’ll wish you knew before your next interview