If interviews make you second-guess yourself, this episode gives you a clear plan you can follow in real time—how to open strong, structure answers that land, quantify results, handle tough questions, and close with confidence. You’ll walk in prepared and walk out memorable.

What you’ll learn

• How to open strong in the first 30–60 seconds (smile, eye contact, and a value-focused opener tied to the JD).
• A simple STAR structure (45–90 seconds), leading with the result before the steps.
• Ways to mirror the job description so every answer connects to what they need.
• Why numbers beat adjectives—quick ideas to quantify impact.
• The power of a 2–3 second pause (and when to offer “30-second vs. deeper dive”).
• How to show receipts (safe, scrubbed artifacts you can reference).
• A calm script for gaps/weaknesses: Acknowledge → Action → Result/guardrails.
• Smart questions to ask that signal readiness (tools, 90-day success, immediate challenges).
• What to say if comp comes up early—and how to keep it collaborative.
• A confident close that restates value and moves to next steps.

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