136. Most Candidates Waste the First 5 Minutes of Their Interview — Here's What to Do Instead

Hiring managers decide who they want within the first five minutes of an interview. If your answer to "tell me about yourself" sounds like everyone else's, you are already behind. In this episode, I break down how to lead with your personal brand, handle small talk strategically, and explain your experience in a way hiring managers actually remember — so you stop losing offers to people with the same qualifications. In this episode: personal branding in interviews · how to answer tell me about yourself · interview communication strategy · how to talk about your accomplishments confidently What's one "corporate game" rule you've learned the hard way? **🎯 Take the full Level Up Leadership Course: https://stan.store/thatcareercoach/p/get-started-with-my-play-the-corporate-game-course** ### **About Your Host: That Career Coach, Kendall Berg** Kendall Berg is a career coach and creator, helping ambitious professionals master the unspoken rules of corporate life. Through *Secrets of the Career Game*, she shares honest conversations and practical tools to help you communicate clearly, lead confidently, and navigate work with strategy — not stress. ☕️ Want personalized career advice? Book a free 15-minute Coffee Chat with me — let's talk strategy, leadership, or your next move. Book your Coffee Chat → https://calendly.com/thatcareercoach/15-min-follow-up Want to know more about Kendal Berg, that career coach? Follow her on Instagram: @thatcareercoach\_ Check out her courses on the website: https://thatcareercoach.net/ Watch on YouTube:@thatcareercoach\_