Interview Boss Diagnosing & Treating 'Interview Mode' Syndrome: from Robotic to Real
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Oct 15, 2025 Jobseekers everywhere may be suffering from Interview Mode Syndrome, where they forget their achievements and speak robotically. This condition often arises in high-pressure situations like dream job interviews. The hosts explore why it happens and advocate for ditching jargon and scripted responses. Natural storytelling is highlighted as a powerful tool for connection. With personal anecdotes, they show how relaxation and authenticity lead to successful interviews, offering practical tips for overcoming the syndrome and communicating more effectively.
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Interview Mode Defined
- "Interview mode" is a syndrome where people become robotic, forget achievements, and overuse jargon during interviews.
- The condition often worsens for dream jobs or interviews in a second language.
Coaching Reveal: Two Personas
- Sarah describes coaching clients who switch personalities into a passionless, scripted version during mock answers.
- When relaxed, the same people explain richly and passionately, showing interview mode masks their true selves.
Filter Backfires
- People adopt a filtered, scripted persona because they think interviews require a special way of speaking.
- That filtered speech often makes them sound less competent and less human.