I help you speed up the process to land a tech or corporate job, and then succeed in it. This is your 1-stop shop for interview prep, resume writing, salary negotiation, building confidence, managing burnout, and job market insights—all seasoned with a dash of existential dread. If any of that resonates, you're in the right place. I've spent 11 years working at 6 different global companies (Google, Microsoft, and Salesforce to name a few). I’ve landed offers across top companies, built high-performing teams, and mentored professionals—especially those from underrepresented backgrounds—to overcome barriers and thrive in corporate roles. I've been on all sides of the table and have seen firsthand how tough it can be to break into corporate and thrive in it without proper mentorship. So, I'm now on a forever mission to make high-quality career advice accessible to all. What makes my perspective unique is that it's not from an HR lens. My background is in strategy, operations and product, which lets me get deeper into the technical aspects of these types of roles. Join my newsletter today!
You did everything right in that interview, so WTF happened?
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Another week... another dose of job search advice they don’t teach you in school.💡 (You probably know me from one of my freebies (resume templates, interview prep, questions to ask your interviewer), or maybe from social media. 👋🏾 Thanks for being here! Lately, I’ve been talking to a ton of hiring managers who’ve had to make tough calls between equally qualified candidates. The one thing that edges out the best from the best? Their ability to clearly articulate relevant business impact in every story—and their answers are succinct. If you’re landing interviews and prepping like crazy but still not landing offers, it’s worth revisiting your answers. Ask yourself: What’s the "so what" of that 5-7 minute answer you just gave? And btw, if your answer is surpassing 5 minutes, you’re heading into 'eyes glazing over’ territory with the interviewer. 👁️👁️ Here's a before-and-after example. "Tell me about a time you managed a tough project."❌ Before:
Situation: Our team was tasked with launching a new CRM system on a tight deadline.
Task: I was responsible for coordinating with sales, marketing, and IT to ensure a smooth rollout.
Action: I set up weekly cross-functional meetings, identified potential bottlenecks, and adjusted timelines to keep the project on track.
Result: We launched the system successfully with no major delays.
✅ After (with Business Impact):
Situation: Our company was transitioning to a new CRM platform, and I was leading the rollout.
Task: I had to align sales, marketing, and IT while managing tight timelines.
Action: I introduced weekly syncs to address blockers early and kept all teams aligned on priorities and milestones.
Result: The rollout went smoothly, improving CRM adoption by 30% within the first 3 months and reducing lead response time by 15%, leading to faster deal closures.
✨ Why the second version hits harder:
👉 Hit reply and tell me how you would answer this question. I’ll let you know if there’s enough business impact! Connect with Me🚀 Grab my freebies here 🚀 Learn about 1:1 coaching 🚀 Have job search questions? Book a free strategy call 🚀 New to the newsletter? Catch up on past editions 🚀 Follow me on LinkedIn for more insights |
Ratna | @jobwhisperer
I help you speed up the process to land a tech or corporate job, and then succeed in it. This is your 1-stop shop for interview prep, resume writing, salary negotiation, building confidence, managing burnout, and job market insights—all seasoned with a dash of existential dread. If any of that resonates, you're in the right place. I've spent 11 years working at 6 different global companies (Google, Microsoft, and Salesforce to name a few). I’ve landed offers across top companies, built high-performing teams, and mentored professionals—especially those from underrepresented backgrounds—to overcome barriers and thrive in corporate roles. I've been on all sides of the table and have seen firsthand how tough it can be to break into corporate and thrive in it without proper mentorship. So, I'm now on a forever mission to make high-quality career advice accessible to all. What makes my perspective unique is that it's not from an HR lens. My background is in strategy, operations and product, which lets me get deeper into the technical aspects of these types of roles. Join my newsletter today!
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