If you’ve ever walked out of an interview thinking “That felt fine… so why didn’t I get the job?” This episode is for you.
In this episode of Beyond Day One, we talk honestly about a growing problem employers are seeing with Gen Z and early-career interviews: communication that’s too casual for the room.
Slang. Over-comfort. Treating interviews like everyday conversation.
According to hiring data and real conversations with HR leaders, these habits are quietly costing qualified candidates real opportunities.
Together with Philip and Gen Z Jon, we break down:
-Why professional communication still matters (even in modern workplaces)
-How casual language can unintentionally signal disengagement or lack of awareness
-Why interviews require a different version of your authentic self
-The simple mindset shift that helps you “read the room” correctly
-A practical framework called PAR (Problem, Action, Result) that helps you answer interview questions clearly, confidently, and memorably
This isn’t about “acting fake” or losing who you are.
It’s about understanding context and learning to communicate in a way employers can trust.
If you want to stop losing interviews for reasons no one explains, this episode gives you clarity, structure, and a better way forward.
Watch on YouTube – https://youtu.be/sb5-JgldqdA
👉 Want to go deeper?
Check out our free webinar series, From Anxiety to Confidence, where we break down interview communication step-by-step and help you turn strong experience into strong answers.
Find out about upcoming seminars – www.foundations4success.com/events
