Happen To Your Career - Meaningful Work, Career Change, Career Design, & Job Search The Biggest Interview Mistake Candidates Make (and What to Do Instead)
Sep 8, 2025
Megan Crawford, a talent acquisition expert with over 13 years of experience, shares invaluable insights from her extensive interview facilitation. She emphasizes that interviews should be authentic conversations, not tests with scripted answers. Candidates should focus on understanding their career stories and avoid common pitfalls. Authenticity and self-awareness are key in crafting a compelling personal narrative. Plus, she highlights the importance of asking thoughtful questions to ensure the role aligns with one’s true desires.
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Interviews Are Conversations Not Tests
- Interviews are not a game to guess the 'right' answers; they should be real conversations.
- Showing up authentically reveals fit for both parties and reduces performative mismatches.
Start By Knowing Your Story
- Know your career narrative before any interview so you can speak from clarity instead of guessing.
- Use that self-knowledge to listen better and respond to real questions, not imagined expectations.
Look Past 'Shoulds' To Real Motivations
- People often chase roles they think they should want instead of what actually fits them.
- Dig into the specific elements behind an attraction (e.g., community, flexibility) to reveal true motivations.