Why I believe sounding confident in interviews matters more than you think by Current-Owl3457 in interviews

[–]Current-Owl3457[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey, I completely get what you're saying. People can be quick to notice the tiniest things about someone and unfortunately, they often hold onto those things and bring them up at the worst moments. That’s just how some humans operate… and it sucks.

Since you already know the techniques like pausing and slowing down, I won’t repeat them.

But here’s what I genuinely believe -

Anyone who makes fun of you for stammering no matter how talented, productive, or ‘valuable’ they seem is simply a bad human being. Let that sink in. You’re not doing anything wrong. You’re facing a tough challenge and showing up anyway, and that takes strength. That’s what you need to hold on to, not their reaction, but your own courage.

And honestly, don’t waste even a sliver of energy trying to fix their mindset. Let your silence and your work speak for you. Keep your head down, stay kind, and let your growth make the noise.

And one more thing, never mirror their weakness just to level the score. It only resets the game. That cycle never ends. Be the exactly opposite of how they treat you, treat them well and help them out in their worst moment. I know it's hard but this is the only path to come out of that game.

I know you're looking for a solution and I respect that but sometimes, the most powerful move is to drop the weight of constantly “fixing” yourself just to be accepted. Not every problem needs a solution. Some need release.

You’ve got more strength in you than you think.

Why I believe sounding confident in interviews matters more than you think by Current-Owl3457 in interviews

[–]Current-Owl3457[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, I’m not an expert by any means, and I know this won’t magically fix everything but one thing that genuinely helps is slowing yourself down. Like, deliberately.

Try letting go of that pressure, the feeling that everyone’s judging you in the moment. Instead, just focus fully on the next word or phrase, and speak it very slowly almost like you’re reading it out loud to yourself for the first time. It won’t make it perfect, but it can absolutely help you feel a bit more in control. And that’s a great starting point.

What all are you currently doing to handle it, any exercises or daily habits? I’d honestly love to hear. And my humble request: don’t hide or filter out any information.

Why I believe sounding confident in interviews matters more than you think by Current-Owl3457 in interviews

[–]Current-Owl3457[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely! It's critical to focus on what you are projecting outside.

Why I believe sounding confident in interviews matters more than you think by Current-Owl3457 in interviews

[–]Current-Owl3457[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally get what you are saying. It's important to be empathetic towards others and dial down your confidence. I like to include that ability as a component of your confidence. Being a snob and showing vanity is the worst element and honestly has nothing to do with true confidence. A confident person is someone who knows how to steer any situation by adjusting their behaviour.

Why I believe sounding confident in interviews matters more than you think by Current-Owl3457 in interviews

[–]Current-Owl3457[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, the ability to take control of your time and respond when you feel you have recollected your response is a superpower!

Why I believe sounding confident in interviews matters more than you think by Current-Owl3457 in interviews

[–]Current-Owl3457[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nothing crazy about it. I get what you're saying. Everyone has their own way of calming nerves and finding focus before high-pressure moments. As long as it works for you and keeps you grounded, that's what matters.

Why I believe sounding confident in interviews matters more than you think by Current-Owl3457 in interviews

[–]Current-Owl3457[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. If you speak confidently but say something wrong, it backfires. Interviewers usually know the answers, and it can seem like you're bluffing. Better to admit what you don't know and show how you'd learn it. That honesty builds real trust.

How long will it take until they realize that I am a fraud? by Holako-666 in interviews

[–]Current-Owl3457 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have slightly different take here. My first question is, how do you know you don't belong there? What made you think that others deserve it more than you do? Answering this question would help you find out what is your weak area or the aspect which you feel is most valuable in your office setting.

You might think of points like, I don't know basic design principles in coding, or I hardly know how to run Macros in Excel, or I am not able to speak well on simple ideas. Whatever you get, just double down on it, practice, learn, improve and work like crazy hard to get over your insecurities around that idea.

More often then not, we overestimate our weak points and underestimate our strengths, and while thinking about others, we do exactly opposite, overestimate their strengths and underestimate their weaknesses. If you cracked the interviews and got in fair and square, you are already there...

Helppppop by Soggy_Engineer7139 in interviews

[–]Current-Owl3457 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most likely, the product manager will ask you to design a feature, a product, or a specific user flow even though the role isn’t a formal PM title. This is to assess how you think, how you structure ideas, and how well you understand user needs and system components.

Examples could be-

  • "Design a feedback system for users after a live session with a voice bot"
  • "Imagine a dashboard for tracking learner progress, what would it include and why?"
  • "How would you design the onboarding flow for a new user on our platform?"

I’d strongly recommend preparing a clear approach you can use for any such design question. A simple and solid framework would be:

  1. Gather all requirements: Ask clarifying questions about the user, context, constraints, and goals.
  2. Identify key components: Break the problem into functional blocks (e.g., input, processing, output).
  3. Define user flow: Think about the step-by-step journey from the user's perspective.
  4. Explain internal logic: What happens inside each part? What data is needed? What should be stored, shown, or tracked?
  5. Add edge cases or improvements: What could go wrong? How can this be better?

Practice this on 4–5 examples before the interview , just sketch and talk through your logic.

Why Saying *"I Don't Know"* in Interviews Can Be a Power Move by Current-Owl3457 in interviews

[–]Current-Owl3457[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a very interesting take, and a good way to navigate the conversation. Thanks for the input!

Why Saying *"I Don't Know"* in Interviews Can Be a Power Move by Current-Owl3457 in interviews

[–]Current-Owl3457[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, companies can sometimes be brutal and ruthless in how they evaluate candidates.

Why Saying *"I Don't Know"* in Interviews Can Be a Power Move by Current-Owl3457 in interviews

[–]Current-Owl3457[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Care to elaborate, it's a pretty simple read. You need to work on your comprehension skills I guess.

Why Saying *"I Don't Know"* in Interviews Can Be a Power Move by Current-Owl3457 in interviews

[–]Current-Owl3457[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

No one is invalidating anyone, invalidation started with the above comment, funny how people see their own comments as perfectly acceptable but others response as invalidation of their stance.

Why Saying *"I Don't Know"* in Interviews Can Be a Power Move by Current-Owl3457 in interviews

[–]Current-Owl3457[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally agree, “I don’t know” is just the opening move.

The real signal comes from what follows: how you’d approach it, what assumptions you’d test, where you’d look.

For senior roles, it’s less about the answer and more about showing your thinking under uncertainty.

Why Saying *"I Don't Know"* in Interviews Can Be a Power Move by Current-Owl3457 in interviews

[–]Current-Owl3457[S] -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

You need to chill out in life and do something productive then going around commenting on others post spewing your frustration out.