One thing I notice in tech interviews, silence makes candidates nervous. Sometimes interviewers are just thinking, not judging. I’ve seen people talk themselves out of great answers trying to fill the gap. How do you handle awkward pauses?

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Love this observation. I’ve noticed the same — sometimes a moment of quiet is just processing, not judgment. I wonder if recruiters ever prep candidates for that moment? It feels like something that could be coached — “Silence isn’t danger; it’s space to think.” Would love to hear how others handle this in interviews.

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People talk themselves out of great answers to fill the gap = that's me 😂

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This post made me realize I did the same exact thing last time I interviewed! How silly of me ahah! What could be a backup plan not to just nervously staring around I'm thinking now... Next time I want to be prepared.

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