Getting to the interview is hard enough right now but what happens when you get there and still don't get the job? In this episode, Kevin Cameron sits down with Lili Foggle of Impressive Interviewing, a communication coach with 10 years of experience, to talk about what actually separates the number one candidate from everyone else.
Lili breaks down why skills alone won't get you the offer in the final round, how to use AI smartly without sabotaging yourself, and the one language mistake quietly costing candidates — especially women — jobs they're more than qualified for.
Key Takeaways
In the final round, everyone can do the job — the decision shifts to trust, likability, and fit.
Research the company's real values by looking at what leadership is actually saying, not just the website.
Never ask AI to write your interview answers.
Use it for research and gap analysis. Stop using "we" for your achievements — own your contribution with "I."
Your closing questions should be so specific they couldn't be asked anywhere else.
Chaos in the hiring process usually means chaos in the culture.
Episode Highlights
Why only 3% of applicants land an interview and what that means for your prep.
The shift that happens in the final round and why likability outweighs skills.
Lili's five-list method for breaking down any job description.
The study of 25,000 interview answers that proved "I" language predicts hiring decisions.
The ping pong rule for small talk that makes you instantly more memorable.
Timestamps
00:00 — Introduction
01:03 — Lili's background and Impressive Interviewing
03:18 — The 3% interview rate and the AI recruiting doom loop
06:02 — True or false: skills are what get you hired
07:10 — What actually decides the final round
08:10 — Fit for the team vs fit for the role
10:34 — The cheat code: deep research
13:50 — Questions that show interest vs questions that show doubt
16:32 — How to use AI in interview prep — and how not to
19:44 — The five-list method for job description analysis
23:22 — How to handle panel interviews
27:41 — How to close the final round
29:44 — The question that couldn't be asked anywhere else
32:41 — Why "we" is erasing you from your own success stories
38:35 — Lili's why
Connect With Lili
Prepare for your next interview: https://impressiveinterviewing.com Become an interview coach: https://parwcc.com/interview-institute/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourinterviewcoach LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lilifoggle/
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