When to Wave the White Flag

What do you do when you are asked a question in an interview and you don’t know the answer?

Answer

This is bound to happen some time in your career.  If you can attempt to figure out the question, give it a try.  If you feel you are floundering, ask the recruiter whether you are in the right ballpark.  If you are at a total loss, just state that you are, but that you will look it up later that day to ensure you know the answer.  It’s not a good thing to experience, but keep your cool and concentrate on the questions that follow.  Hopefully, you’ll hit a home run with them.

Connie Thanasoulis is co-founder of SixFigureStart, a success-coaching firm that equips college students and young professionals with the skills and knowledge essential to ensuring success early on in their careers. She comes from 25 years of experience with Fortune 500 companies, including Merrill Lynch, Pfizer, and Citigroup.

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