To buy yourself some time, repeat the question to the interviewer (or ask them to repeat it). If you’re still not ready, it’s OK to pause and consider your response; it’s ideal to pause before each answer to avoid stumbling over poorly written responses. If you’re really stuck, see if you can revisit the question later. Although you may lose some points and the interviewer may not return to that subject, try not to talk too much.
Related Questions
- Why are interviews important?
- How do job applicants land interviews?
- Is an interview a guarantee that I will get hired?
- What kinds of employment interviews are there?
- Types of Interviews:
- What is the size of the interview group?
- Interview questioning and content strategy
- What information does the interviewee have about the type of interview conducted?
- What are the most effective methods for preparing interview material?
- What’s the best way to prepare for the Interview in the hours leading up to it?
- What are the most crucial aspects of the Interview to remember?
- Common interview questions
- What if I’m stumped and can’t think of an answer to a question?
- After the interview, what should the job seeker do?
