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Think Fast, Talk Smart · September 3, 2026 · 17m

320. Quick Thinks: How to Prepare, Stand Out, and Ace Your Interview

Laura Joyce Davis, Matt Abrahams
Show Notes

Matt Abrahams and communication teacher Laura Joyce Davis discuss strategies for job interview preparation. They cover identifying what sets you apart, structuring answers with clear frameworks, and using storytelling to make a memorable impression. The episode focuses on building an interview bank of strengths and stories to answer questions with confidence while staying authentic.

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Highlights

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Preparation Makes Confidence Easier00:00:56
Identifying what sets you apart and stockpiling stories, examples, and evidence helps you answer questions clearly while staying present in the moment.
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Structure Turns Experience Into Stronger Answers00:03:37
Frameworks like 'What? So what? Now what?' help connect skills and experiences directly to what matters to the interviewer.
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The ADD Framework for Interview Answers00:05:02
The ADD framework — a structure for answering interview questions — is introduced as a tool for organizing responses.
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Storytelling That Stands Out Relies on Conflict, Beats, and Transformation00:09:16
Memorable interview stories use conflict, beats, and transformation to engage the listener and demonstrate growth.
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Editorial

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Build Your Interview Bank00:10:39
Create a simple bank of three strengths you want an interviewer to remember, with a story or piece of evidence under each.
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