I spent a few hours doing interview prep yesterday and plan a few more today. Nothing too crazy, just formulating how I'd answer certain questions and using ChatGPT to fill in some gaps. Got me thinking though... is it possible to over-prep for an interview?

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I would say it’s not necessarily over prepping, but if you’re spending so much studying questions and practicing that you’re not eating enough/sleeping enough beforehand, you’re probably doing too much.

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Old habits from uni die hard I guess

You want to sound clear, but not like a robot. I think that prepping too much can risk sounding a bit like a robot.

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For sure. Same way it's possible to over study for a test. At a certain point, it stops being productive and can swing counterproductive.

That's the phrase I was looking for! Thanks

You could come across as stale if you are giving rehearsed answers.
Doing a mock interview with a real person with experience in your field is ideal. Are you able to do that?

That's actually a fantastic idea. I think I should be able to find someone who can help me out with that.

I don’t think prep is bad at all, but over-prepping can make you less natural, at least for me. I usually aim for being prepared, not memorized.

Great point about seeming less natural.

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