And no, it’s not just about your resume. ---

Quick question:

  • How many jobs have you applied to this month? 
  • How many interviews have you landed?
  • And how many offers came out of those? If the answers are: a lot, a few, and none — you're not alone.

But here's the hard part to hear:

If you're always getting interviews but never getting hired — the problem isn't the system. It's something you're doing after you get in the room.

Let’s break that down.

1. You’re Giving Safe, Scripted Answers You’ve rehearsed your lines. You’ve practiced the “Tell me about yourself.”

But guess what? So has everyone else. Interviews aren't won with the right answer — they’re won with the real one.

Instead of this:

“My biggest weakness is that I’m a perfectionist.” 

Try this:  “I used to take too long trying to get things perfect. Now, I focus on done + excellent, not done + flawless. It’s made me faster and more effective.”

That sounds human. It sounds self-aware. And that’s what makes you stand out.

2. You Talk About What You Did — But Not What Changed Because of You

Employers don’t just want to hear what your job was.

They want to know what you changed, improved, or solved. 

They’re not hiring a title. They’re hiring impact.

Ask yourself:

  • What was broken before you stepped in?
  • What got better after you got involved? How can you prove it?

3. You’re Forgetting That They’re Not Just Hiring Skills — They’re Hiring a Person

Culture fit matters.

Energy matters.

Presence matters.

If you come across as robotic or overly rehearsed, they won’t remember you.

Be professional — but be real.

Smile. Laugh. Ask questions that show curiosity, not just desperation. You’re interviewing them, too.

4. You’re Not Telling a Clear Career Story

Here’s a hiring manager’s nightmare:

“This person has a great resume… but I can’t figure out where they’re going with all this.”

If your story sounds scattered, they’ll assume you don’t know what you want. That’s a risk they won’t take.

Fix it like this:

Connect the dots between roles

Tie every experience to the job you're applying for

End with: “That’s why this role is a natural next step for me.”

5. You’re Waiting for Someone to Pick You — Instead of Positioning Yourself as the Solution

If you’re approaching interviews hoping to be “liked” or “approved,” you’re already behind. The goal isn’t to be picked — it’s to show them why they need you.

That’s a mindset shift.

Start acting like a consultant walking in to fix a problem — not a job seeker begging for a shot.

Final Shot of Truth:

The job hunt isn’t just about who’s qualified. It’s about who communicates clearly, connects authentically, and proves their value quickly.

If you’re not getting hired, stop tweaking your resume for the 20th time.

Start fixing the way you show up in the room.

You’re not stuck — you’re just one shift away from moving forward.