This is a great point, too.

…ome into the conversation genuinely open to learning something from the person you’re interviewing. If you over-prepare (perhaps go back and read my previous column on the beauty of not preparing) it’s hard to exhibit genuine curiosity. You should be eager to learn something new from everyone you talk to. People can sense your eagerne…
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This is a great point, too. I thought being over-prepared could signal my sincerity and how interested I am, but I see how hyperfocusing on the known can block off avenues to the unknown.
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