Have you ever made it to the next round of interviews… and still not get the offer?

In this episode, we break down the #1 non-obvious reason hiring managers reject candidates after the second round. Spoiler: it’s not your experience, but how you communicate it.

We discuss how to:

• Turn interviews into conversations instead of interrogations

• Ask strategic questions that reveal what the hiring manager actually wants

• Stop “playing blind” and tailor your answers in real time

• Handle gaps in experience with confidence and honesty

• Ask for next steps so you’re not left in limbo

If you’ve been getting to final rounds but not landing the offer, this episode will show you exactly what to fix.

Cheering you on,

Kelsey Kemp & Audrey Bagarus

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TIME STAMPS

01:37 – The ONE mistake candidates make

03:01 – The 2 questions every hiring manager is asking

04:41 – Stop being transactional in interviews

06:18 – Why job descriptions aren’t enough

07:51 – How to start the interview the right way

11:25 – The most powerful question to ask: “What separates good from great?”

14:06 – Don’t play blind for the rest of the interview

20:03 – Real-life example from a hiring manager (Kevin’s story)

23:55 – What if you don’t have all the experience?

27:58 – Always ask about next steps