Have an interview coming up and I’m a tad nervous. I feel that when I overprepare, I come off as robotic and the overpreparation makes me more nervous. I have a strong network at the company but I can find it hard to describe my achievements. Do you guys have any tips or can relate?

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Be yourself and don’t over prepare. Just know a few key stories and write down good questions to ask. That’s it! I over prepared for an interview and it was the worst one I gave. Haven’t prepared for any since and just completed two final rounds for interviews (wish me luck! I should hear back from both this week!)

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Update for you! I got two job offers - one with a fortune50 and one with a much smaller PE owned company. Went with the smaller company for the $ and the exposure. It’s going to be a challenge but I feel like I’m doing the right thing and not selling myself short by going the easy way out and cruising in a large org. I’m gonna push myself to be a boss lady for the next year or two and exit for something bigger and better. You got this! Network, make connections, get LinkedIn premium and APPLY for EVERYTHING!!!

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Can certainly relate, no tips lol

Ahhh well, I’m sorry to hear you can relate

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