Inexperienced interviewers tend to test you on what THEY know (so they can feel a little more secure when they can ding you on an "wrong" answer).
In contrast, great interviewers focus on what YOU know, and facilitating a two-way conversation to explore a mutual fit.
In contrast, great interviewers focus on what YOU know, and facilitating a two-way conversation to explore a mutual fit.
Too often, candidates think they “bombed” an interview and get discouraged, even though the problem was with the interview, not their abilities.
The power dynamic between employer <> candidates makes this hard to see.
The power dynamic between employer <> candidates makes this hard to see.
There's nothing wrong with a tough interview, as long as it's being conducted in good faith & you learn from it.
But if an interview is excessively damaging to your confidence, you should know that it's not your fault – you're likely dodging a bullet anyway.
But if an interview is excessively damaging to your confidence, you should know that it's not your fault – you're likely dodging a bullet anyway.
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