Have you ever wondered what really happens in the moments before your interview even begins? The truth might surprise you - and it could be costing you opportunities.

Boosted is the podcast that reveals the unwritten rules of professional success that nobody teaches you in school. Hosted by Trina Boos, founder of Boost Academy of Excellence, this show delivers actionable tips to build your professional presence and advance your career through real workplace scenarios and human stories.

In this episode, Trina shares three unforgettable interview stories from her years as a recruitment agency CEO - including the one that made her cry.

There's the Senior Art Director who erupted into a profanity-laden tirade over standard paperwork, forcing Trina to leave the room as a shaken junior recruiter. The highly qualified creative professional who put his feet on her desk after being dismissive to office staff. And the promising PR candidate whose constant Apple Watch checking completely derailed what should have been a successful interview.

But not all stories involve disasters. Trina also shares the executive whose thoughtful gesture of gratitude - a personal visit with a handwritten card - still touches her years later. His response demonstrates what professional etiquette is really about: showing others that they matter.

Your interview begins the moment you enter the building and ends the moment you leave. Every interaction, every gesture, every moment of impatience or courtesy is being noticed and evaluated. Trina reveals the practical lessons from each story - from silencing notifications to treating everyone with respect - that will transform how you prepare for interviews.

This episode is essential for anyone preparing for job interviews, early in their career, or wanting to understand what recruiters actually notice during the hiring process.

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Boosted is brought to you by Boost Academy of Excellence (boostacademyofexcellence.com).

Music by: In the City

Special thanks to: Shahin Nezhad and Sina Sabouri (advisors)