💬 Real Stories from Real Interviews #3: How I Handled a Question I Knew Nothing About

During a technical interview for one of our student, he was asked about a system he’d never even heard of. The question landed like a brick. Now, he had two options — fake it, or face it.

He chose honesty.
🗣️ “I haven’t worked with that specific system yet, but here’s how I’d learn it quickly.”

Then he explained how he usually pick up new tools: hands-on testing, vendor documentation, and shadowing someone experienced for the first few days.

The interviewer nodded and said, “That’s actually what we’re looking for — someone who learns fast.”

Here’s why that answer worked:

✅ Honesty over bluffing. Interviewers can spot guesswork instantly.
✅ Problem-solving mindset. Showing how you’d approach the unknown proves resourcefulness.
✅ Confidence in learning. Companies hire adaptability, not just knowledge.

💡 InterviewFlo Lesson:
You’ll never know everything — and that’s okay. What matters is your ability to stay calm, admit what you don’t know, and show how you’d figure it out. That’s the mindset of a confident professional.