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So Tell Me About a Time…” — How to Answer the Hardest Interview Questions Like a Pro (Without Sounding Robotic)

We’ve all been there. You’re in an interview, feeling good — and then the hiring manager leans in and hits you with that one question that makes your stomach drop. “Tell me about a time you failed.”“What’s your biggest weakness?”“Why should we hire you?” Cue the mental freeze. The heart race. The overthinking. Sis, as someone who’s sat on the other side of that table for 20+ years, I want to tell you a secret: it’s not that you don’t have the answer — it’s that you haven’t l

Jus Mellie

Nov 14, 20253 min read

So Tell Me About a Time…” — How to Answer the Hardest Interview Questions Like a Pro (Without Sounding Robotic)

Layoff Survival & Reset Guide

0) First 24–48 Hours (Stabilize + Document) Get it in writing. Ask for your separation letter, last day, payout dates, benefits end date, and who handles questions. Collect facts. Save copies of your offer letter, bonus plans, PTO balance, and any severance policy. Don’t delete everything. Keep your personal materials but leave proprietary data behind. Secure a neutral reference. Ask: “Can we agree my reference will confirm title and dates only?” 1) Filing for Unemploymen

Jus Mellie

Oct 30, 20254 min read