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Message: <blockquote data-quote="xMontmorency" data-source="post: 230739" data-attributes="member: 32743">I second [USER=42700]@Prudentia[/USER]'s answer.The best interviews I have had were the ones where I didn't feel like I was being interviewed, and was just chatting with the interviewer. Best way to get that flow going is a mix of practice, genuine enthusiasm and acting.I remember one interview where the senior associate had to read a situational judgment scenario and ask me for my approach. I knew the scenario already because I had spoken to a future trainee who spilled the beans. I acted slightly confused, asked a few clarification questions, and then gave my prepped response.I've done the same with a number of competency questions that I had already prepped - just say "that's an interesting question" or "I've never thought of it like that before", pause a couple seconds, then give a nice structured response. It's impressive because it makes the interviewer think you're able to organise your thoughts on the go, and they know that anyone can answer competency questions if given enough time to prepare.The only ones for which I think sounding rehearsed is beneficial are questions about the firm you're interviewing for and a question such as "tell me about a recent commercial news story that drew your attention". In those situations it's good to show the interviewer that you prepared ahead.Also, at the end of the day, you need a bit of luck to get an interviewer in a good mood who you vibe with. Nothing you can control there - except never interviewing on Monday!</blockquote>

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