David Jorgensen

Here we outline key three career stages: entry-level, pivoting, and moving into leadership, emphasizing the necessary skills for each. At the entry-level, focus on communication, AI integration, quantifying impact, and being teachable. For pivots, translate experience into outcomes and leverage transferable skills. In leadership, prioritize strategy, coaching, and building influence without authority.

Interview anxiety isn’t a confidence problem. It’s a signal problem. In today’s job search, hiring managers evaluate pace, clarity, and judgment as much as answers themselves. Job seekers who control tempo, avoid over-explaining, and manage early interview signals reduce anxiety and dramatically improve interview outcomes.