Whether you’re networking or in an interview, unexpected questions arise. It’s weird, and it throws you off. The best advice is to prepare for the unexpected.

You will ride the tailwinds of politics to stardom. You will fall hard on the back of politics. And there’s very little you might be able to do in some of these circumstances. Sometimes you get lucky. Sometimes the scope changes, and you’re out. So, know that you’re usually either a pawn or a patron to the Big Shots. And, know your self-worth, and know your boundaries