We all know the routine: polished introductions, spotless office tours, a firm handshake, and perfectly rehearsed responses. Everyone—both interviewer and candidate—arrives ready to impress, fully aware of the unwritten script. It’s professional, it’s proper, and it’s often surface-level.

“My biggest weakness? I care too much. I push myself too hard. I’ve been told I set the bar so high that others feel intimidated.”

Sound familiar? First interviews often resemble first dates: curated, polite, and not entirely representative of the real thing. The […]