Executive Diaries
In today’s fast-paced business environment smack dab in the middle of AI disruptions, executives are juggling more than ever before. From chaotic daily operations to employee burnout and data overload, the challenges are real, and they can feel overwhelming. But here’s the good news: You’re not alone, and you’re not crazy. Executive Diaries host, Erica Hansen, dives deep into the core issues that executives face, offering practical solutions, case studies, and expert insights to help you thrive.
Executive Diaries
Ep 13 Where Has the Art of the Interview Gone? The Employee Perspective — Part 2
In this second part of “Where Has the Art of the Interview Gone?”, Erica Hansen, CEO of The Wisdom Collective Companies, shifts the spotlight to the employee perspective — revealing what candidates must do (and stop doing) to succeed in today’s hiring landscape.
From honesty and professionalism to AI-assisted job applications, Erica breaks down how technology, entitlement, and weak communication have eroded the interview process — and what serious professionals can do to rise above the noise. She dives into the importance of setting clear expectations, avoiding “fake it till you make it” mentalities, and treating interviews as a two-way evaluation of fit and values.
Whether you’re a job seeker, a hiring manager, or a leader rethinking talent strategy, this episode delivers blunt, real-world advice on how to show up, stand out, and stay employable in an evolving marketplace.