Question- how do you all appear enthusiastic and high energy in job interviews? I’ve gotten feedback that my serious demeanor comes across as not enthusiastic about the job and then I get dinged

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Smile, avoid short canned answers, be relaxed

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Good question - as an interviewee but I guess I could see it going the other way too!

My recommendation is that before the interview ends, to tell the interviewer that you are very interested in the position and passionate about your work. Don’t wait for them to guess

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I’m good at pretending. Seriously!

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5 hour energy 😜

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Similar problem here. I have a hard time not taking this personally — just because I’m much more measured, or logical in my approach doesn’t mean I don’t care or I won’t do as good of a job as someone “enthusiastic"

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Agreed! It’s so subjective and not related to performance at work

I try and picture that I have the job already and get excited about learning more. I also try and connect with the interviewers personally whether it be about the industry, area, whatever you can find that is common.

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