What do you do if you draw a blank in an interview?
Four things to do if your mind goes blank in a job interview
- Stay calm and don’t panic. This is crucial.
- Take a deep breath.
- Admit to your interviewer that your mind has gone blank.
- Or, you could repeat the question back to the interviewer.
Why do I blank out during interviews?
We mentioned above, your mind goes blank during interviews because you become distracted. An interview question that you did not prepare for gets thrown your way and your mind instantly starts racing through different potential answers triggering some interview anxiety followed by your mind going completely blank.
What questions should I ask in a technical interview?
Ask clarifying questions if needed. If you are considering a career in the tech industry, it is important to know that a technical interview is often very different from any other traditional job interview. Technical interviews typically include behavioral questions, situational questions and technical problem-solving questions.
What kind of questions do they ask in onsite interviews?
Of the onsite interviews, one will typically be primarily behavioral questions. The others will be technical, which typically means coding/algorithms, design, or a deep-dive into technical knowledge and skills.
What are some behavioral interview questions for technical interview?
Here are a few common behavioral interview questions you can expect during a technical interview with example answers: 1 What was your specific role and responsibilities on the most recent project you worked on? 2 What is the project you are most proud of, and how did you contribute to it? 3 Do you prefer to work alone or on a team?
What if I don’t know the answer to the question?
If you are asked a question during a technical interview that you don’t know the answer to, it is ok to tell the interviewer you don’t know the answer. However, you should elaborate on your answer and explain how you would go about finding the information for the answer if this were a problem you faced on the job.