It\u2019s the stuff of nightmares. You\u2019re in the middle of an interview, answering questions with ease. Suddenly, the hiring manager throws out a curveball question. You either don\u2019t know the answer or aren\u2019t quite sure how to respond. You freeze, then what?<\/p>\r\n
How you handle this kind of situation can make or break whether you get a call for an offer \u2013 or get crossed off the list. To help ensure it\u2019s a positive outcome, here are some interviewing tips for recovering from a question you can\u2019t answer:<\/p>\r\n
If you\u2019re not quite sure what the hiring manager is asking or you simply need to stall for time, then respond with a question. Ask them to clarify what they mean or tell them you\u2019re not sure you\u2019re understanding correctly. This will help you get a better sense of what they\u2019re really looking for so you can actually respond to the question with accurate information.<\/p>\r\n
It goes against everything you\u2019ve been told. But when in doubt, simply state something like, \u201cI\u2019m not sure the answer to that question; however, I do know that I\u2019d be an excellent fit for this position because of A, B, and C.\u201d This shows the hiring manager what you\u2019re capable of, including the fact that you can think quickly on your feet, which is a valuable trait.<\/p>\r\n
If you don\u2019t have the answer to a specific question, such as \u201chow would you fix X challenge at our company,\u201d then share a similar success story. For instance, state that you experienced a comparable challenge with a past employer and talk about how you went about dealing with, as well as the outcome. Again, this shows the hiring manager that you can think on the spot and also demonstrates your proven track record.<\/p>\r\n
The best way to ensure you\u2019re not messing up during a job interview is to prepare in-depth ahead of time. If you\u2019d like professional help doing so, turn to the interview prep<\/a> experts at ResumeSpice for help. We know what hiring managers are looking for in candidates and can help you respond to interview questions with ease and confidence. Learn out more by reaching out to our team at 832.930.7378 <\/strong>or by contacting us<\/a> online.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It\u2019s the stuff of nightmares. You\u2019re in the middle of an interview, answering questions with ease. Suddenly, the hiring manager throws out a curveball question. You either don\u2019t know the answer or aren\u2019t quite sure how to respond. You freeze, then what?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1900,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[532,113,16,394,531],"class_list":["post-17849","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-interviewing","tag-houston-resume-services","tag-how-to-prepare-for-an-interview","tag-interviewing-tips","tag-job-interview-tips","tag-messing-up-during-job-interview"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t