Is it lame to tell your dream company that they are your dream company if they call you up for an interview?

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Management loves hearing from fanboys/girls but I’d tamper it a little, IMO. You want to get paid what you’re worth and if they think they can get you on the cheap, well, they may lowball you knowing you’ll take it. Good luck!

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Show, don’t tell.

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Show and tell

I agree, it’s ok to say that you love them, but fawning over a company (or a founder) sometimes comes off as desperate (bad for negotiations) or insincere (which can make hiring managers question you more and you end up having to work harder to build rapport). It’s ok to state it, but I’d practice (with a trusted colleague or a career coach.)

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Agreed with both! I like to express a bit of excitement after I hear about the role and team. Before that it’s premature and I would just keep it pleasant and polite.

Keep the word “dream” out.

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