I wanted to be thorough in an interview this week by setting context and giving examples for my answers. I ended up spending about 15 minutes on 7 questions, then I had a couple of questions that filled the remaining time. Now I feel like I blew it. Does talking too much hurt your chances?

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As a general concept it's best to provide concise answers. However, spending two minutes per answer doesn't seem terribly verbose, so I'm not sure what the problem is. Seven answers in 15 minutes sounds okay, though I suppose it depends on how interesting each answer would have been.

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I don’t think that’s a bad thing at all—it doesn’t sound like you bombed it by any means. That said, learning to listen and ask questions as much as you talk is important too. Remember, you’re interviewing them to see if they’re a good fit for you as well.

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Depth is not the problem, pacing is. Strong answers with structure matter more than volume. Interviewers can redirect if needed. One long interview rarely hinges on airtime alone.

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