So many fall into this subtle trap.

You walk in prepared to talk about:

• Your goals.
• Your dream culture.
• Your desire to grow.

And you make the top mistake of job interviews.

You focus on what YOU WANT.

And forget to prove what problem YOU SOLVE.

The hiring manager isn’t buying your wish list.

 ↳ They’re buying your value.

They’re asking, silently:

 ↳ Can this person solve our problem?

 ↳ Will they fit our pace?

 ↳ Do they make us better?

If you’re not speaking to that,

 you’re speaking into the void.

Here are 7 ways to avoid that mistake,

And turn an interview into an offer:

1. Do your homework.

 ↳ Know the company’s pain points before they tell you.

 ↳ Don’t just research; investigate.

2. Speak in solutions.

 ↳ Don’t just list what you’ve done.

 ↳ Connect it directly to what they need.

3. Turn “I” into “we.”

 ↳ Show how you make teams better, not just yourself.

 ↳ Great companies hire collaborators, not solo acts.

4. Ask smart questions.

 ↳ Not “What’s the culture like?”

 ↳ Try: “What problem would you most want me to solve in my first 90 days?”

5. Share outcomes, not tasks.

 ↳ “I built a dashboard” is fine.

 ↳ “That dashboard saved 30 hours/month” is unforgettable.

6. Match their energy.

 ↳ If they’re fast-paced, be crisp.

 ↳ If they’re reflective, slow down.

7. Rehearse, but don’t memorize.

 ↳ Know your wins.

 ↳ But tell them like stories, not scripts.

Want to stand out?

Start by shifting your mindset:

From “What can I get from this job?”

to “What can I bring to this team?”

The interview isn’t about your dream role.

It’s about whether you can help them win.