Find Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your Job How to Stand Out and Get Hired, with Cory Steward
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Jan 14, 2026 Cory Steward, owner of the career coaching firm Get Career Confidence, shares invaluable insights on how to shine in job interviews. He explains that being likable and a good culture fit can outweigh strong credentials. Cory encourages candidates to take risks and be bold, as employers often seek unique thinkers. He emphasizes preparation, research, and the value of following up strategically to stand out from other applicants. With practical steps to boost confidence and manage self-doubt, this discussion equips listeners to enhance their interview skills and get hired.
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Likability Trumps Credentials In Interviews
- Employers choose between equally qualified candidates based on likability and cultural fit.
- Showing you can be enjoyable to work with often beats credentials alone.
Seize Control Of The Interview
- Take control of the interview by preparing and asking bold questions instead of passively following the status quo.
- Being a little risky and steering the conversation helps you stand out and show different thinking.
Hiring Is About Reducing Employer Risk
- Employers fear the cost and disruption of a bad hire, so they evaluate cultural fit and alignment with mission.
- Showing research-backed alignment with the company's mission reduces perceived hiring risk.