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@DaisyCactus19 hours agoUnited States
What if the interviewer gives me a number that contradicts the exhibit?
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In practice, my interviewer verbally gave me a number that didn't match the chart on screen. I wasn't sure whether to trust the exhibit or the interviewer. What should I do in the moment?
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Mayank G.CoachFlag it briefly if the discrepancy could affect your interpretation, then keep moving.
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