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EPISODE · Sep 8, 2025 · 36 MIN

The Biggest Interview Mistake Candidates Make (and What to Do Instead)

from Happen To Your Career - Meaningful Work, Career Change, Career Design, & Job Search · host Scott Anthony Barlow

Most job seekers approach interviews like a test — trying to guess the "right answers." That's the biggest mistake you can make. After sitting in on more than 6,000 interviews, Scott Anthony Barlow and talent acquisition expert Megan Crawford reveal what hiring managers really want: authentic conversations, not scripted performances.   What you'll learn: Stop overthinking what hiring managers want to hear Build confidence by knowing (and practicing) your own career story Avoid the most common interview mistakes job seekers make Ask better questions to decide if the role is the right fit for you Show up as yourself so you not only get the offer — but also love the job once you're in it   Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation   Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.   Related Episodes Why "Be Yourself" During An Interview Isn't Actually The Craziest Advice You've Ever Heard (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Not Hiring? How to Apply Anyway (and Get an Interview) (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

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