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How do you explain complicated concepts to those who may not understand?
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Kimberly is a freelance writer and editor with a decade of experience in the education field, including her time as a pre-kindergarten teacher.
The interviewer wants to know that you can explain complex ideas without being condescending to your co-workers or talking over their heads. Give the interviewer an example of how you break down information to make it easier to digest for the average person.
Think of a presentation about a complex topic as a proposal to solve a challenging problem. The solution may seem obvious to you, but everyone else in the room is scratching their heads, trying to figure out what you're saying. When you can define key terms and phrases to make them more relevant to your audience, you have skills! Not everyone can do this.
Prepare an example that demonstrates your communication skills and ability to convey complex information in easy-to-understand terms.
Jaymie Payne is passionate about talent acquistion and has nine years of experience in corporate and healthcare recruitment.
"I find that when there is a complicated concept to teach, visual aids are always the way to go. Did you know that 65% of people are visual learners and that presentations with visual components are 43% more persuasive? I took a course on creating effective info-graphics and will often implement those in my presentations."
Jaymie Payne is passionate about talent acquistion and has nine years of experience in corporate and healthcare recruitment.
"I know people learn differently, so I incorporate a mix of techniques when I teach others. Some learn by observing, some by being hands-on and doing the task, and others learn from reading materials or written instructions. I typically have new employees shadow a senior employee so they can watch them perform transactions. Once they are comfortable, I have them demonstrate their understanding with either the senior employee or me supervising. I have handouts for them to keep with them to reference as they are learning as well. I frequently stop to ask what questions they have, and I also review material with them several times to ensure they understand and are competent."
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