I once saw a candidate get hired because they admitted they didn’t know an answer but explained how they would find it. That humility stood out. Knowing how to learn is a skill. How do you handle unknowns in interviews?

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Not sure if you are in software engineering, but this is part of the interview process. I am looking for a problem solver not a coder. Time and time again, the people who get promoted are the ones solving problems, not the ones doing what they should be doing day to day coding.

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Absolutely. Problem-solving mindset outweighs rote coding every time.

I also had the opposite experience, but I agree with you that I'd rather work with someone that values learning over seemingly perfect candidates. No one know everything, learning is a daily thing!

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Totally agree. No one knows everything, and pretending to be perfect usually backfires. Curiosity and willingness to learn are what make someone great to work with long term.

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