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18 Things You Might Say in an Interview (and How They Sound to Hiring Managers)

How many times have you wished you could get a glimpse of what the heck is going on in your interviewer’s head? More than a few, we’re guessing.

While we haven’t found the exact recipe for mind-reading (yet), we do have this video that shows you what interviewers hear when certain things leave your mouth. And, more often than not, they hear things you never intended to say.

So, watch away. Ever wondered what common answers like “my biggest weakness is being a perfectionist” or “I’m a team player” actually sound like to recruiters? Now’s your chance to find out.