I’ve been at the same company since graduation 5 years ago, and I'm finally looking to leave. I started looking at interview prep and realized I have absolutely no idea how to talk about myself anymore. Any tips for someone trying to relearn how to interview after years in the same place?

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Don't assume you have nothing interesting to say because you've stayed at one company. Five years in one place usually means you've seen growth, change, and increasing responsibility. That's actually a pretty compelling story if you take the time to unpack it.

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