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DON'T MAKE THIS MISTAKE IN A JOB INTERVIEW!

November 18, 2025 / 01:08

This episode discusses effective interview strategies, particularly focusing on a key question to ask employers. The conversation highlights how to engage interviewers and gain insights into job expectations.

The host shares a unique question suggested by their co-founder, which has led to positive interview outcomes. This question prompts interviewers to envision a successful future with the candidate, thereby revealing what is expected for success in the role.

Listeners learn the importance of asking thoughtful questions during interviews to demonstrate interest and initiative. The episode emphasizes that candidates should not miss opportunities to clarify their potential contributions to the organization.

TLDR

Asking the right questions in interviews can lead to job offers and clarify expectations.

Episode

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At the end of an interview, there's always that moment where they say, "Do you have any questions for us?" and what
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I've seen sitting on the other side of the table is people either ask a question they don't really have because
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they feel like they're supposed to. Um or they say, "No, I don't have any questions." And it's just a missed
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opportunity. And so this one I have to give credit to my co-founder. Uh he came up with and this is one of
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the things that I did not anticipate. I got the most positive responses like I got the job because of this question
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type of a thing. And the question is, okay, so let's say that this interview went really well and a year from now I
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got the job and you're looking back. What would I have had to have done in order for you to feel like it was a good
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decision? Like what things will I have had to have done in that in that role? And so typically the person goes, I like
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that. That's a really good question. And it does a handful of things. One, you've
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gotten them to imagine the interview going really well and them hiring you, right? And then second, they're going to
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lay out for you exactly what you need to do in the role to excel. And that is something that every boss wants. It's
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like I want you interested in knowing what I need from you in order to do a good

Episode Highlights

  • The Game-Changing Interview Question
    Asking about future success can impress interviewers and clarify expectations.
    “What would I have had to have done for you to feel like it was a good decision?”
    @ 00m 31s
    November 18, 2025

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Game-Changing Question00:17
  • Future Success00:31