Careers · by Mia Bauer · 2026-09-19

I tried doing interviews the boring way and it worked in Mexico City

Context: I am not an expert, just someone trying to make Careers feel less intimidating. I wrote down what worked, what felt awkward, and what I would do differently next time.

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Cozy Noodle · 8 likes

Interesting. I would like to see how it changes after 9 months. A little friction removed goes a long way.

Ananya Rao · 4 likes

That is a surprisingly elegant way to frame it. The social part surprised me too.

Kabir Khan · 1 likes

Appreciate the nuance.

Noah Miller · 0 likes

There is a hidden assumption here that not everyone shares. The low-effort version is probably the keeper.

Paolo Garcia · 0 likes

Helpful and not preachy, which is rare. That is where the boring checklist helps. Good managers make this conversation so much less weird.