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I've heard this term float around a lot and it still confuses me a little. My interviews (with the exception of one) has never been like a conversation I would have with a colleague, peer or mentor. The interviewer typically just has a list of questions to ask me and I try to answer them to the best of my ability. Generally speaking, the interviewer does not really go off into a conversation on my answers. He/she typically just receives my answer and goes to the next question.
Now, in the latter half of the interview, when I am given the opportunity to ask questions, this feels slightly more conversational as I have the chance to probe a little more into their answers and somewhat pick their brain. Occasionally, there are moments to insert some light humor or smile here and there, but, for the most part, the interview has never felt like Im casually talking to a friend or coworker. They have felt, well, like an interview! I hear a lot about going into the interview to "have a normal conversation", but my experience so far has not really seemed like that. Is this normal?
@Goro
Now, in the latter half of the interview, when I am given the opportunity to ask questions, this feels slightly more conversational as I have the chance to probe a little more into their answers and somewhat pick their brain. Occasionally, there are moments to insert some light humor or smile here and there, but, for the most part, the interview has never felt like Im casually talking to a friend or coworker. They have felt, well, like an interview! I hear a lot about going into the interview to "have a normal conversation", but my experience so far has not really seemed like that. Is this normal?
@Goro