Lesson 13 of 14 4 min video · 3 exercises
Red flags & your prep plan
What sinks an answer, how to grade your own practice, and building up to full-length tests on Sandbox.
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Key takeaways
- One red flag can sink an otherwise fluent answer
- Retire filler, vague and absolute phrases
- Keep words that work: accountability, due diligence, an opportunity for growth… attached to an action
- Grade every practice answer before reading a model
- 4 weeks: bands → video reps → typed under the clock → full simulations
Practice
Lock in the lesson before you move on.
Exercise 1 of 3
Sort it
Red flag, or fine?
“I'd ask the group to keep it quiet so we don't get in trouble.”
“If he won't fix it, I'd involve the instructor, because we'd all be responsible.”
“I'd tell my friends what my coworker confided, so they understand.”
“I'd get her fired so she learns her lesson.”
“If he refuses, I'd block the door until security arrives.”
“I'd ask what happened before deciding anything.”