I know. That's why I recommended that the interviewer notes that fact, but presses on. If OPs hypothesis is correct that their rambling is a symptom of "just-g

I know. That's why I recommended that the interviewer notes that fact, but presses on. If OPs hypothesis is correct that their rambling is a symptom of "just-got-laid-off-panic", then letting the candidate discredit herself due to that temporary condition is unhelpful for everyone.