I used to think interviews were all about impressing the hiring manager. But after my last interview, I realized something: the best interviews feel like a genuine conversation. When I stopped trying to force a perfect answer and just shared my real exper... moreI used to think interviews were all about impressing the hiring manager. But after my last interview, I realized something: the best interviews feel like a genuine conversation. When I stopped trying to force a perfect answer and just shared my real experiences, the whole dynamic shifted. The interviewer leaned in, asked follow-ups, and we actually connected. Maybe the secret isn't memorizing answers—it's remembering that you're talking to another person. less