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Getting stumped in an interview is never fun.
!
But, take solace in the fact that you are not the first
or the last person to get stuck.
!
Here are some tips to make get through those
rough patches when an interviewer’s question
leaves you reeling:

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S TAY C A L M &
B R E AT H E .
• Try not to let yourself get worked
up into a panic. (Once panic sets
in, it’s hard to think clearly)
• Don’t immediately blurt out “I
don’t know.”
• Take a few deep breaths and
give yourself a moment to think.
• Remind yourself it’s okay to not
know the full answer, & come up
with a response that is at least
viable

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A S K
Q U E S T I O N S
• You are absolutely allowed to
ask for clarification if a question
is unclear.
• Tech/Developer interviews
usually have a whiteboarding or
pairing session where questions
are expected/encouraged
• Did You Know? - Talking
through a problem out loud
actually helps with your thought
process

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K N O W W H E N
T O L E T I T G O
• If you’ve exhausted all
options and you really cannot
come up with a viable answer,
then be okay with saying so
• You’ll be able to feel out
when the interviewer feels as
though enough time has past.
• In this event, promise that
you’ll find the answer and
reach out via a follow up

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F O L L O W U P !
• No matter what, a follow up
email should be sent after any
interview
• But they are especially important
if you promised an answer.
• Show that you did your research
and actively worked to
understand the concept/
question that stumped you.
• Always thank your interviewer for
their time

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