The Modern Interview Needs Revisiting

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Listen up, party people. Let’s cut the crap and get straight to the good stuff. We’re all scrabbling for that holy grail in this corporate Hunger Games, and it’s so damn easy to forget one thing — this ain’t a one-way street. The power balance in an interview is not some godforsaken seesaw with you perpetually on the lower end. Hell no, it’s a two-way highway.

Just like you’re being screened for fit, it’s your job to put the company under the microscope too. Why? Let me lay it out for you: it’s all about the triple ‘P’s’ of the interview hustle — Pay, Progression, and Purpose.

💰 Pay. Sure, we can spout all the noble sentiments we want about work not being all about the money, but let’s be real — it matters, and it matters a lot. Make sure your future employer values your skills, your time, and compensates you fairly and transparently. This isn’t just a paycheck, it’s your livelihood we’re talking about.

📈 Progression. If you ain’t growing, you’re rotting on the vine. Period. Make sure the company is serious about the personal development of its employees.

Do they offer training?

Mentoring programs?

Will you have the chance to level up your skills, or will you be stuck in Groundhog Day?

💡 Purpose. This is where the magic happens, where the mighty dollar meets the deeper why. Does the company’s mission resonate with you? Are they making an impact that extends beyond the bottom line? Can you feel proud of the work you do?

Remember this, you’re not just selling your time, you’re investing it. Make sure you’re putting it into a company that respects that, values that. Grill them just as much as they grill you. You’re not just the contestant here, you’re also the judge. You’ve got just as much to lose or gain. Ask more, demand more.

Time to get your game face on and give your prospective employer the interview of their life. And remember, you’re not begging for a job, you’re offering them the jackpot — you.

Until next time, stay bold, stay hungry. Don’t just show up, show them what you’re made of.