Overemphasizing what you want
Show a company what you can do for them. Don't put too much emphasis on what you want.
For instance, when asked "Why do you want to work here?", don't start with "I want to grow..." They really want to know how will you contribute to their business. Reframe your answer and use it to draw attention to the solutions you can provide. Furthermore, share how you've done it before.
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