Letter to jobseekers, professionals, and students who know they’re capable, but keep getting rejected.
Discover tips to succeed in interviews and land the job you want.
đź“© Dear Job Seeker,
You’ve prepared. You’ve tried. You’ve shown up to interview after interview with hope in your heart.
And yet — you keep hearing no.
At first, it stings — a pang of disappointment, followed by the standard, "We’ll get back to you."
Then, it becomes a pattern. You start doubting yourself.
You wonder:
“What am I missing?”
“Why can’t I crack this?”
“Is it just me?”
It’s more than just frustration. It’s a quiet sinking feeling that creeps into every part of your day. You see your classmates or colleagues post LinkedIn updates about their new jobs, while you sit with your phone, refreshing your inbox, hoping.
Let me tell you something no one else will:
Most interviews don’t fail because of a lack of talent.
They’re lost in the first few minutes — not because you're unqualified, but because you're unprepared emotionally, mentally, and verbally.
Nerves. Unstructured answers. Shaky confidence.
Let’s change that.
🚧 5 Interview Habits That Keep Holding You Back
Here are five common behaviors we’ve seen in job seekers that quietly sabotage their chances:
Overpreparing — but still sounding unsure:
Meet Rohit. He had read every single blog post on how to answer, "Tell me about yourself." But when the question actually came up, his voice trembled, and his answer felt robotic. Why? Because he memorized words, not feelings.
Repeating memorized answers without emotion:
Employers don’t want a script — they want a story. One student kept repeating, "I’m a team player," without sharing any actual team experience. It sounded hollow. Once he learned to speak from real experiences, his interviews transformed.
Shutting down under pressure:
When an unexpected question comes, many candidates freeze. One girl we worked with couldn’t answer "What’s your biggest weakness?" — not because she didn’t know, but because no one had helped her practice pressure.
Avoiding eye contact or filling space with “umm,” “like,” and “actually”:
These filler words signal nervousness. One student realized she was saying “actually” seven times per answer. Through consistent practice, she started pausing instead — and her impact multiplied.
Trying to be perfect instead of being real:
Perfection kills connection. Interviews aren’t about saying the right thing — they’re about being real, structured, and confident.
These aren’t intelligence problems. They’re practice problems. They’re fear problems.
Let’s go deeper.
💬 A Story of Two Interviews — One Life-Changing Shift
Let’s talk about Priya.
An engineering graduate from a small town, Priya was smart, sincere, and hardworking. She’d attended more than ten interviews over six months. Each time, she walked in with a mix of nerves and hope. Each time, she walked out feeling more defeated.
The rejections weren’t just affecting her résumé — they were creeping into her confidence, eating habits, and even sleep.
She found herself overeating out of stress, binge-watching motivational YouTube videos, and scrolling Instagram late at night.
She had taken screenshots of public speaking and personality development courses — always telling herself, "Someday I’ll go."
Then one day, after another painful rejection, she took the step.
She came to Bookwishes Club — curious, unsure, and hopeful.
The first day, she was terrified. She barely introduced herself. Her hands shook while speaking.
But there was something about the space — the energy, the coaching, the kindness.
In her first speaking session, she broke down. Not because she failed — but because, for the first time, she felt seen.
Over the next 3-4 weeks, she showed up. She practiced. She got feedback. She laughed. She cried.
Then came the moment — her 10th interview.
As she sat outside the interview room, she sent me a message:
"Sir, I’m about to go in. I’m nervous but I’ve practiced. Please wish me luck."
She gave the interview — still a little unsure, but grounded, calm, and clear.
Two days later, my phone buzzed:
"Sir, I cracked it. I got the job. Thank you — for everything."
It reminded me of a moment from my own life…
🎙️ The Interview I Never Spoke In
Back in college, a reputed company visited our campus. I had done everything to prepare — formals, polished shoes, mock interviews, you name it.
But deep down, I knew something was missing.
In the group discussion round, I had ideas — good ones. I knew what I wanted to say.
But each time I tried to speak, my throat tightened. My heartbeat drowned out my thoughts.
I opened my mouth. Nothing came.
I said… nothing.
When the round ended, I walked out with a heavy heart — and strangely, a sense of relief. The pressure was over. But so was the opportunity.
Later, I did crack a few campus placements and even moved to Dubai for a great job.
But that moment stayed with me.
That one interview I never spoke in became my fuel — to make sure others don’t miss their moment because of fear.
🧠The Real Reason Interviews Go Wrong
It’s not just about your answers.
It’s about your presence.
âś… Do you look like someone who believes in themselves?
âś… Do your words land with clarity and intention?
âś… Or do you ramble, repeat, and retract?
Most people aren’t taught to own their presence. We’re taught to prepare answers.
But the brain doesn’t work like a file cabinet in high-pressure moments. It needs flow, not flashcards.
Neuroscience tells us — when we feel judged, the amygdala (fear center) hijacks the brain. That’s why even the smartest people go blank under pressure.
What you need is what we call Presence Practice — a safe space where pressure becomes a playground.
That’s what we do.
🚀 Inside the Effective Communication Mastery System
At Bookwishes Club, we don’t teach you to “speak perfectly.”
We help you speak powerfully.
âś… Structure your thoughts under pressure
✅ Speak with calm clarity — not memorized fluff
âś… Handle surprise questions with grace
✅ Grow visible confidence — without bragging
In our sessions, you’ll:
- Practice real-life interview simulations
- Get peer and coach feedback
- Learn the art of real storytelling
- Build emotional awareness and body language fluency