Original Air Date: 10/27/25

Episode #17: How to Quit Being So Vague During Interviews

If you’ve ever left an interview thinking, “Did I even answer their question?” — this one’s for you.

Being vague is one of the sneakiest ways candidates sabotage themselves in interviews. It doesn’t happen because you’re unqualified. It happens because:

Fear kicks in and you second-guess what you really want to say.

Or you’re unprepared and scramble with filler words like “I think,” “sort of,” or “I like to work hard.”

The problem? Vague = forgettable. And in an interview, forgettable is the kiss of death.

In this episode of This Wasn’t My Plan, I’m breaking down six practical tools to quit being vague and start being clear, specific, and memorable in every answer.

You’ll learn:

Why clarity always beats charisma in interviews.

How to “Get to the Point” (GTTP) and stop circling your answer.

Why numbers and evidence stick while vague words vanish.

How your body language (yes, even your feet) impacts your clarity.

This isn’t about being fancy. It’s about being clear.

Because you already have the experience. Your job is to articulate it.

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