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Why is it important to develop problem-solving skills?

Why might employers ask "what if" questions during a job interview?

What two things shouldn't you do?

How do you think Albert Einstein tried to solve problems? Why?

What must you do to generate multiple solutions?

What traits do good problem solvers have? Why are they important?

Evaluate each alternative. If one real-life exercise doesn’t get the hoped-for result, try another and another. Remain coolheaded, Allow enough time for ideas to form.

Your problem-solving skills can greatly influence your personal and professional success. The ability to solve problems efficiently is one of the top 10 qualities that companies want in new employees.

Patience, independence, and curiosity, self-esteem, competence, and a responsible attitude toward decision making, sensibility, open-mindedness, and tolerance for ambiguity.

Applicants with good problem-solving skills usually have positive personality traits, such as patience, independence, and curiosity.

Don’t criticize yourself or feel embarrassed by any errors you make.

Generating multiple solutions since most problems have many possible answers and the first answer is not always the best.