What to Do When You Do Not Know a Technical Interview Answer

Not knowing one technical answer does not have to ruin an investment banking interview. The key is to stay composed, clarify the question, and walk the interviewer through sound reasoning instead of bluffing or making a random guess.

Author: Ishaan Nair Updated 4 min read

Understand What the Interviewer Is Evaluating

Technical questions test your accounting, valuation, and finance knowledge, but the final answer is only part of the evaluation. Interviewers also watch how you organize information, communicate under pressure, and respond when you encounter something unfamiliar.

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