Things to Say When You Don't Know the Answer in an Interview

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The video addresses a common and anxiety-inducing situation for job seekers, offering practical and actionable advice. The clear 'do' and 'don't' format makes the information easy to digest and apply, resonating with a broad audience facing interview challenges.

Summary

The video provides advice on how to respond in an interview when you don't know the answer to a question. It suggests avoiding panic, lying, or simply saying "I don't know," and instead offers phrases like "That's a great question. I'd love to think about it out loud with you," or "I don't have experience with that yet, but here's how I'd approach it."

Structure

1Introduction to the topic
2What NOT to do: panic/word-vomit
3What TO do: think out loud
4What NOT to do: lie or make something up
5What TO do: explain approach
6What NOT to do: shut down or say 'I don't know'
7What TO do: express excitement to learn

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Freezing up in an interview? Here's EXACTLY what to say when you don't know the answer #interviewtips #jobsearch #careeradvice #earlycareer #postgradlife

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Things to Say When You Don't Know the Answer in an Interview X Don't: panic + word-vomit Say: "That's a great question. I'd love to think about it out loud with you." X Don't: lie or make something up Say: "I don't have experience with that yet, but here's how I'd approach it..." X Don't: shut down or say "I don't know" Say: "That's not something I've directly done, but I'm excited to learn it."