What exactly are recruiters looking for in candidates during interviews? I've had three first rounds and then been completely ghosted. They all said my portfolio was impressive, so I'm a little confused. It'd really help to know what ticked them off about me or what I was lacking so that I wasn't invited to another round. Please share your honest thoughts.

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It's always a competitive market, and it's more so these days. They may have been honest and sincerely impressed by your work but someone else impressed them more. It's always a competition and there's one winner. If you're landing interviews you must come across as a strong candidate. Locate your competitive spirit and walk out of the next interview having convinced them not to let you slip away.

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