I’ve watched candidates overprepare for technical questions and underprepare for tell me about yourself. That first answer sets the tone more than people realize. How confident are you in your opening story?

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Could just be nerves. But if the role is client facing yeah, thats a red flag

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True, nerves happen, but the first impression still matters. Especially in client-facing roles where confidence sets the tone.

I'm confident with my opening stories, but sometimes I think that technical questions cover topics that are out of the JD. It depends so much on the tech interviewer and what is their specialization, I've seen this all the time with specific questions that are more of a "show-off" than anything else. Haven't seen this with recruiters at all, I usually almost explaining my story and motivations.

Absolutely, technical questions can vary widely depending on the interviewer’s background. That’s why a clear opening story is so valuable. It anchors the conversation, no matter the curveballs.

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