A job interview should be a conversation, not an interrogation session.
I've sat through both kinds of interviews.
The interrogations? They felt like I was defending myself.
Every answer scrutinized. Every pause judged. The power dynamic was clear: they... moreA job interview should be a conversation, not an interrogation session.
I've sat through both kinds of interviews.
The interrogations? They felt like I was defending myself.
Every answer scrutinized. Every pause judged. The power dynamic was clear: they were deciding if I was good enough.
The conversations? They felt different.
We talked about challenges, solutions, and how we could work together. It was collaborative, not combative.
The best interviews are the ones where both sides are evaluating fit.
You're not just answering their questions.
You're asking your own.
You're assessing if this is a place you actually want to work.
If an interview feels like an interrogation, that's a red flag.
It's a sign of how they'll treat you as an employee.
The companies worth working for treat interviews like conversations.
They want to know you, not just test you.
So next time you're in an interview, remember:
You're not just being interviewed. You're interviewing them too.
Ask questions. Challenge assumptions. Engage in the conversation.
Because the right role isn't just about them choosing you.
It's about you choosing them. less
