most of my positions the last decade and a half have either been department changes or places where i knew everyone and the interview was a formality and terms are discussed.

but just raw interviews... i either have canned answers and anecdotes about some challenge i faced, that never seem to come out of my mouth the same as they are in my head... or i just awkwardly ramble on about nothing.

the only interviews I was ever good in played out like informal conversations where i feel genuine and not like i'm trying to sell myself.

but really if it opens with even the simple "So tell me about yourself", I might as well just walk out because i'm not getting this job LOL