#117: Saying "I Don't Know" Is OK
Career Growth Made Easy
English - August 29, 2022 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsCareers Business Education How To career job resume interview performance raise promotion Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Saying "I Don't Know" Is OK
So what happens when you're interviewing and you get a question you have no idea how to answer? You may be surprised, but it's actually OK to say "I don't know" as long as you use it sparingly.
It's true! You can admit when you don't know the answer to something. Rather than being a sign of weakness, it's actually the opposite, it's a strength! However, you need to limit how often you find yourself using that phrase...
There are also ways to recover when you don't understand the question or have a confident answer. Today's episode shares some of Craig's students' concerns and also what recent hiring recruiters and talent acquisition staff are saying about answering with "I don't know". Additionally, when you don't have an answer to an interview question, there are several ways for you to really shine.
Tune it today to find out how to effectively use the interview response, "I don't know" and how to show you've thought ahead - that you know how to respond to tough questions.
Chapters
[02:33]
Craig's coaching students shared, that they didn't know it was OK to say "I don't know." during an interview.
[03:09]
What should do after you submitted your job applicant and get "The Interview Call"?
[04:22]
Here's an interview bonus tip to help you positively stand out and potentially reduce your anxiety and avoid a stressful moment.
[05:39]
Although you can say, "I don't know.", you should use it sparingly. Instead, ask the interviewer to rephrase the question.
[06:23]
Here's another interview bonus tip on how to respond when you don't know an area you were questioned about.
[08:15]
Don't fake it and stumble through your response.
[09:28]
Another interview tip that shows your preparedness and is an aid, bring a notepad and pen.
[11:10]
Let us know some challenging interview questions you've had - please share them on social media: @CraigAncel on Facebook (Meta), LinkedIn, and Instagram.
[11:55]
Recap: You need to know about the company that's interviewing you so that you can answer their questions.
[13:23]
Reminder: In-Person Interviews are Coming Back!
[14:06]
What if you turned your potential new job's pay rate into a pay range? You can influence your pay!
Mentioned Links
CGME: Ep 113 How to Answer Common Interview Questions
CGME: Ep 114 In-Person Interviews Are Back