Nailing Curveball Interview Questions for Chief of Staff Jobs

Leveraging Leadership

A listener preparing for final Chief of Staff interviews asks how to handle unexpected or tricky questions. Eric shares strategies like expecting curveballs, using them as a way to show problem-solving skills, and shifting interview conversations to a more natural tone. He gives examples such as reframing the question or asking for more details, and reminds listeners that not every question has a simple, right answer.

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• Strategic Planning Checklist
• Chief of Staff Skills Assessment Checklist
• A Day in the Life of a Chief of Staff
• Chief of Staff Toolkit

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Who Am I?

If we haven’t yet before - Hi👋 I’m Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, I’m focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want.

Time Stamps:

01:14 Expecting the Curve Ball
01:58 Turning Challenges into Opportunities
03:06 Shifting the Interview Tone
04:46 Engaging in Natural Conversation
06:59 Handling Complex Questions
08:20 Recap and Final Advice

Chapters

1. Nailing Curveball Interview Questions for Chief of Staff Jobs (00:00:00)

2. Expecting the Curve Ball (00:01:14)

3. Turning Challenges into Opportunities (00:01:58)

4. Shifting the Interview Tone (00:03:06)

5. Engaging in Natural Conversation (00:04:46)

6. Handling Complex Questions (00:06:59)

7. Recap and Final Advice (00:08:20)