One of the most common mistakes I've observed among job seekers is over-sharing. When you're interviewing at a company, remember this key insight: Don't share information that hurts you.

This frequently comes up for folks who have been affected by a "performance-based" layoff. Your explanation for how and why you left your last job can have a huge impact on your interviews. I have two tactical pieces of advice:First, reframe the layoff as a mutual decision instead of something that happened to you. No one wants to hire a victim.

❌ "I was unfairly punished by a horrible company"

✅ "My career goals didn't align with the company at the time"

Second, focus the conversation more on where you're headed rather than what you're leaving behind. Here's a sample answer: "I'm super excited about this company. I deeply resonate with the mission and smaller environment." (You should, of course, adapt this to match what you care...