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Sounding desperate can put you at a disadvantage simply because it may seem that you'll be open to a lower than ordinary offer. It's usually smart to play hard to get, though you don't want to go too far to that extreme. If you come off as difficult to deal with you'll wind up undermining yourself.
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It's a fine line...
I think desperation scares companies because they assume it means you’ll either accept a low offer resentfully or jump ship quickly. It doesn’t mean you did anything wrong. It just means interviews reward confidence and alignment more than vulnerability. It’s not about hiding your situation, just not leading with it.
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There is a difference between honest and emotionally loaded. I think hiring managers worry desperation equals short term decision making. You can be genuine about wanting the role without framing it as survival. Position it as alignment, not urgency.