Don’t make an interviewer pull information out of you. While you should try to keep your answers succinct and relevant, make sure you’re adding enough context and anecdotal flavor for the interviewer to get a sense of your thought processes and problem-solving skills. But you can overshare and talk yourself out of a job, so tread carefully.
“The fact is, there aren’t many questions asked in an interview where ‘yes’ or ‘no’ are satisfactory answers — you’re not in court. Answer the question and add a little color to it as well. ‘Why, yes, I did slay dragons in my last position. As a matter of fact, it was a standard procedure I handled once every week. How do you fight the fire-breathers here?'” says Coleman.
