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>It seems to me that memorizing them will make you seem robotic and un-engaging. It's all in the delivery though, right? You can make a passionate case for you
by nsmog767 8y ago
>It seems to me that memorizing them will make you seem robotic and un-engaging.
It's all in the delivery though, right? You can make a passionate case for your current traction by stating metrics with conviction. You can also recite them in a very rehearsed-sounding way.
I think the point here is to show that you know your stuff. instead of saying "we're growing rapidly" or "approx doubling users every two weeks", have numbers to demonstrate your command of the situation.
- rococode 8y agoRight, I think the main issue that memorization solves is that it can look bad if you stumble or pause for too long while you're trying to explain something. While it's not necessary to memorize stuff you write down word-for-word, it's important to at least know all the key points that you need to bring up and smooth ways to convey those points. Basically, "I need to answer X, and phrase Y is a good way of saying it", rather than "Better memorize this 5 sentence script answering that question".
- nsmog767 8y agoTotally agree with you about scripts. Can't speak to exactly what Justin meant, but memorization projects confidence AND makes sure that nerves don't get the best of you! In situations outside of interviews like this, I've stumbled over things I should have known simply because I had the butterflies. I wonder if I had rehearsed, maybe it would have solved that slight hesitation you alluded to?