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Debrief while it is still ugly, then you are done
Debrief while it is still ugly, then you are done — step 16 of 16 in Interview Answers That Land. Same day, 10 minutes: write what you fumbled, what they asked twice, and which story never got used.
Free career skills tip: Debrief while it is still ugly, then you are done (step 16 of 16 from "Interview Answers That Land").
Same day, 10 minutes: write what you fumbled, what they asked twice, and which story never got used. Put the unused story at the top of the card for round two. Do not rewrite your entire personality at 23:00. If they asked a question you ducked, write the real answer now so it exists.
You passed when the six-row story bank exists with numbers, tell-me-about-yourself has been recorded under 95 seconds, two STAR stories have been timed under 2:00, the salary range is written on paper, the don'ts list is printed, and the follow-up email is in Drafts or Sent — not when you feel confident. Confidence is optional. The packet is not.
Pro tip: If the interview was a disaster, still send the email. A clean follow-up has saved more 'I rambled' hours than a silent spiral.
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