I used to think interviews were all about having the perfect answer, but recently I realized they're more about genuine connection. During my last interview, I shared a small mistake I made early in my career, and the interviewer actually smiled and said ... moreI used to think interviews were all about having the perfect answer, but recently I realized they're more about genuine connection. During my last interview, I shared a small mistake I made early in my career, and the interviewer actually smiled and said that honesty stood out more than any canned response. It shifted my whole perspective. less