Day: May 8, 2026

The team had some concerns. Here's what was really happening.

“The Team Had Some Concerns.” Here’s What Actually Happened in That Room.

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The Secret Language of Hiring, Part 11 It feels like feedback. It implies a specific conversation took place, a standard was applied, and a thoughtful group of people weighed in on your candidacy. In almost every case, it is none of those things. Here’s what “the team had concerns” actually covers for, and how to[…]

We need someone who can wear many hats. Here's what that really means.

“We Need Someone Who Can Wear Many Hats.” Here’s What That Phrase Is Actually Telling You.

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The Secret Language of Hiring, Part 10 It sounds like an opportunity. It implies variety, growth, the chance to contribute beyond a narrow job description. In practice, “wear many hats” is one of the most consistently misread phrases in the hiring process – and the version most candidates don’t identify until they’re already inside is[…]

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