maya_career
Junior
34 posts
"Learning something new about careers every week."
Posted on 8. Sep 2026
Quick summary
Gobsmacked. Applicants more qualified than managers is a common question in the Interview Tips and Techniques space right now.
What I am trying to figure out
- What has worked for others recently
- Common mistakes to avoid
- Practical next steps
Context
I am comparing advice from coaches, recruiters, and peers. If you have been through this, I would love to hear what helped.
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Posted on 9. Sep 2026
Great question. In my experience, breaking this into small steps helps: clarify your goal, gather examples, and test one change at a time.
Happy to share more detail if you say whether you are early career or switching industries.
— Elena, interview coach
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— Elena, interview coach
marcus_webb
Junior
35 posts
"Skills transfer — industry changes fast."
Posted on 12. Sep 2026
Great question. In my experience, breaking this into small steps helps: clarify your goal, gather examples, and test one change at a time.
Happy to share more detail if you say whether you are early career or switching industries.
— Marcus, software engineer
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— Marcus, software engineer
trevor_kim
Junior
23 posts
"Portfolio career, not one ladder."
Posted on 12. Sep 2026
Great question. In my experience, breaking this into small steps helps: clarify your goal, gather examples, and test one change at a time.
Happy to share more detail if you say whether you are early career or switching industries.
— Trevor
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— Trevor
