How many technicals can you get wrong?

Was just wondering if there is a cut-off point for this?

Recently had an interview and messed up 2-3 questions (accounting, leverage and EV calculation), but the other 20+ minutes of technicals answers was solid from my side.

Do good behavioural answers also make up for mistakes in the technicals?

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It just depends on if the interviewer likes you or not, worry about making a connection in the interview, and not putting so much stress on yourself in answering the technical.

You’re inevitably bound to miss at least 1 technical question, just worry about the connection and interview fluency.

I missed 1-2 through my process of 5 rounds, and made it through!

Good luck buddy

 

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