Turn Interviews Into Conversations, Not Tests
Interviews often feel like a test—questions fired at you, and you’re expected to have all the “right” answers. But here’s a secret: the best interviews are conversations, not interrogations.
The strongest...
 Rejection #47.
That's what she wrote in her job search tracker. Like she was collecting stamps.
"Maybe I'm just not good enough anymore," she said during our call. Twenty-three years at General Mills. VP title. Led the turnaround of a dying brand....
Every Interview Is a Networking Opportunity
When most people think about interviews, they only focus on landing the job. But here’s the thing—interviews are so much more than that. They’re opportunities to expand your network, build relationships, an...
Recently, I received a message that was remarkable.
No ask. No "quick question." No agenda quietly tucked into the second paragraph.
Just this:
"I've been thinking about something you said. It changed how I approached a situation this week. I want...
You've been staring at that LinkedIn message for 20 minutes.
Should I mention I'm job searching? Is this too forward? Maybe I should wait until tomorrow...
Meanwhile, someone else just hit send and booked the coffee meeting that could've been yours...
My client was shaking during her first CPG director interview.
"I don't have confidence," she told me afterward. "Everyone can see it."
She'd been a brand manager for eight years. Led successful launches. Saved failing products. Built relationships...
The question: “What’s your biggest weakness?”
Cue the anxiety.
Many job seekers overthink it. They try to hide flaws, spin humblebrags, or brush it off with a joke.
But here’s the truth:
This question isn’t a trap. It’s an opportunity.
It’s your mo...
You’re scrolling LinkedIn.
Another new job post. Another “I’m thrilled to share…” update.
And while you want to feel happy for them—let’s be honest:
It stings.
Because you’re still in it.
Still networking.
Still interviewing.
Still waiting.
And i...
You’ve spent your career leading teams, driving strategy, and owning business outcomes.
Your resume reflects that.
So why, in the interview, are they asking:
You’ve been there: reading a job description and thinking—
“I’ve done this exact work… but I don’t have the official title to prove it.”
Or you're in an interview and hear:
“Walk me through your experience leading category strategy.”
And your min...
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