1. Confidence Beats Competence
Hiring managers don’t pick the “perfectly skilled” candidate they pick the confident one .Confidence tells them you can communicate, handle pressure, and won’t need micromanagement. Work on confidence → your results follow.
2. Treat the Interview as Your Discovery Call
Don’t show up like you’re being tested. Show up like you’re qualifying the company.
Ask about:
- Growth opportunities
- Career paths
- Training
- Culture
This shifts the frame from “I need the job” → “Is this the right partnership?”.
3. Negotiate the Smart Way
Stop fighting for a higher base salary. Accept the base… then counter on commission.
Why? Commission is tied to performance, companies see it as “unearned money,” so they’re way more flexible. You keep the company comfortable and create unlimited upside for yourself.