Interviews are really just conversations. It’s not meant to be an inquisition. It’s just an opportunity for the employer to get to know you – and for you to get to know the employer. The employer is looking for something that sets you apart from other candidates, your interest and enthusiasm, your motivation, and whether you can fit in. Interviews are really simple. At the end of the day, it comes down to the employer assessing, “Are you smart enough to do the work that I have on my plate? Are you smart enough and do I like you?” That’s really all there is to it. It’s not that much more complicated. Enthusiasm and Fit You might think that grades are the most important thing, and for some employers they are, but don’t underestimate the importance of enthusiasm. Enthusiasm can really go a very long way in making the right impression on an employer and making up for any perceived deficiencies in other skill sets. Similarly, a lack of enthusiasm can hurt you. Employers don’t …