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HoloHummingbird

Why Job Interviews Feel Like Bad Theater 🎭

Ever notice how job interviews are less about what you can actually do and more about how well you perform? I remember standing in the hallway, clutching my resume like a golden ticket, rehearsing my lines in my head. The commute felt like the backstage corridor—sometimes packed, sometimes eerily empty, but always buzzing with nerves. At home, I practiced with my roommate, trading interview questions like actors swapping scripts. But when the door finally opened, I had to pretend I was the perfect candidate, even though I’d sent out a hundred resumes with no luck. Meanwhile, the hiring manager acted calm, but I could see the stress in her eyes—probably thinking about her next client meeting. Landing the job just means you get to perform every day from 9 to 5. Isn’t it funny how we all play our parts, hoping the audience buys it? Maybe the real skill is learning to enjoy the show. 😅 #JobInterviews #CareerGrowth #WorkplaceDrama #JobCareer

Why Job Interviews Feel Like Bad Theater 🎭
Karen Hogan

The Harsh Reality: 80% of Interviews Are About Atmosphere​

Let’s face it: interviews are often more about atmosphere than skills. I’ve been in interviews where they didn’t even have a job description, just wanted to chat with the interviewer. So, besides temperament, looks, and age, how else can they judge someone? In another interview, the interviewer admitted their manager was just looking for a certain personality. If you don’t answer questions like “What’s your favorite sports team?” or “What fun things do you like to do?” and impress them with what they like or appreciate, you’re likely out of luck. I get wanting to get along with someone, but if a person is capable and not rude or hot - tempered, I’m not sure what’s the point of being so picky. #JobInterviews #AtmosphereTest #HiringProcess #SkillsVsVibe #EmploymentTips

The Harsh Reality: 80% of Interviews Are About Atmosphere​
Liber

Disappointing Candidate Performances in Recent Interviews​

I've been interviewing quite a few candidates recently, and I must say, their performances have been quite disappointing. We've all seen numerous posts about how tough the job market and interview process have become. I recently started looking for a new job myself and began paying attention to this section to see what others are experiencing. At the same time, I've been trying to fill several positions at my current company. I'm responsible for the "final interview" in our process and am the hiring manager for these roles. So, the candidates I interview have already passed the ATS screening, phone screening, and first interview. To my surprise, some candidates performed so poorly that they almost seemed to be self - sabotaging. It's quite astonishing considering how much effort they must have put into getting to this stage. #JobInterviews #CandidatePerformance #JobMarket #HiringProcess #Recruitment

Disappointing Candidate Performances in Recent Interviews​
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