Showerthought: Over-preparing for interviews can make you seem less genuine, based on my experience.

In my last job search, I noticed that when I rehearsed every answer, I sounded scripted and nervous. I switched to only doing a quick review of the company and my past work. This made me more relaxed and able to have a real talk with the interviewers. Your mileage may vary, but it helped me land my current role.

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hayes.jenny2d ago

Yeah totally, that part about sounding scripted and nervous is so real. I've seen people get so stuck in their memorized answers that they totally miss the flow of the conversation. It's like they're waiting for their cue to say their line instead of just talking to another person. You can actually see the interviewer disconnect when it feels like a recital. It becomes more about proving you studied than showing you can think on your feet. Keeping it loose lets you actually listen and react, which is what most jobs need anyway lol.

annamurray2d ago

Totally, I prep bullet points instead of full answers to stay flexible.