Tip 13: Express Your Ideas Clearly

It is important to express your ideas clearly.  Before the interview, consciously think through the main points you want to communicate.  Answer questions directly, include interesting facts or other small pieces of information in an organized manner, and don't go off on tangents.

Example

During an interview, a prominent doctor failed to reach his entire listening audience because he tried to include too much information.  He described numerous studies, many of which had weak connections to his main point.  Listeners were left wondering exactly what he was trying to say.  Had the doctor remained focused and provided relevant, easily understood supporting material, the audience would have better received his message.