Interviewer: Can you tell me how you make important decisions?
Bill: When making an important decision, I think it is crucial to take your time. You don’t want to rush into a decision without thinking carefully about it. So, if possible I try to take a couple of days to think deeply about the situation.
Interviewer: Can you think about a time you did this?
Bill: That’s easy. I did it when I decided to quit my previous job. That was not an easy decision at all. I thought about it for a couple of weeks. I talked about it with my wife, friends, and colleagues to get advice and hear their opinions. And in the end, I made the decision that I felt was the best for me and my family.
Interviewer. What if you don’t have a lot of time to decide?
Bill: In that case, then I usually try to go to a quiet place or take a short walk in order to think clearly. After I spend a little time thinking about it, then I just trust my judgment and instincts.
Patterns and Examples
When I have to make an important decision, I ____________________.
- When I have to make an important decision, I like to spend some time alone to think about it deeply.
- When I have to make an important decision, I like to discuss the issue with other people because it helps me think.
I ____________________ when there is an important decision that I have to make.
- I make a list of the pros and cons when there is an important decision that I have to make.
- I discuss the issue with other people, and I take some time to think about it alone when there is an important decision to make.
I ____________________ when I have to make important decisions. ____________________.
- I do a lot of research and preparation work when I have to make important decisions. Having a lot of information can help me make the smartest and best decision.
- I make a list of the advantages and disadvantages when I have to make important decisions. This helps me visualize the problem and helps me think clearly.
