The types of multi-part interview questions and how to tackle them

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Ever been hit with an interview question that feels like it has five different parts rolled into one? You start answering, then halfway through you realise you’ve completely lost track of what they even asked. Multi-part interview questions are the worst and they pop up all the time, especially in government, education, and healthcare recruitment.

In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma break down exactly why interviewers ask these diabolical mega-questions, the different types you might come across, and how to tackle them without freezing up or rambling. From two-criteria-in-one to full multi-part criteria dumps (yes, they’re as bad as they sound), we’ll give you practical tools to stay calm, stay structured, and actually impress the panel.

We’ll cover how to take quick notes without it feeling awkward, why repeating the question is your secret weapon, and the step-by-step way to break down your answer so you don’t leave out the good stuff.

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