Ever walked out of an interview thinking, “I nailed it!”—only to never hear back? Well, as a consultant who’s seen hundreds of interviews, let me spill the chai: there are 5 things interviewers always notice—consciously or not!

1️⃣ How serious are you?
If you haven’t read about the company or what they’re building, it’s game over. Pro tip: ask a thoughtful question or share a suggestion—it screams I care!

2️⃣ Problem-solving mindset.
When given a situation, the focus isn’t just on getting the answer right—it’s on how you think. Even if you can’t solve it, showing logical “solutioning” wins big points.

3️⃣ Your first impression game.
For in-person interviews: dress right (Don't surpass shoes), How & when you use Hand gestures, how you place your hand & legs, shoulders upright or not, Never compromise on "Smile on a face"- these cover 40% of the decision.
Online? Camera on, audio checked, and wear something that shows effort (no, not your favorite hoodie).

4️⃣ The project connection.
Come prepped with at least one project that aligns with the JD or what the founders are building. That’s their Sweet spot.

5️⃣ The trust trigger—eye contact.
Be confident, look them in the eye (yes, even on Zoom). Confidence builds credibility.

Because remember—you’re not just being interviewed, you’re being observed ! 👀

You've gone through an education system that probably never taught you anything about professionalism, logical deconstruction, and comfort with ambiguity. You may have tremendous bookish knowledge, but lacking these three attributes is an immediate invisible red flag that will stop you from getting the job or the promotion you always wanted.

Let's throw some light on the top-5 common mistakes that highlight your lack of these attributes, and what you should be doing instead

• Showing up late without informing your interviewer/coordinator - there are genuine reasons one could be running late, but that needs to be duly communicated ahead of the planned interaction. Inform every marked on an invite, drop a text or give a call, but keep your stakeholders informed. Their time is as much valuable as yours.
• Turning up unprepared for the interview - if you are turning up unprepared, why is it that you are turning up at all? why waste your and interviewer's time? You are better off declining the opportunity, instead of ruining your reputation unnecessarily. You must invest 1 hour to read about the company, the opportunity, some information in the public domain and so on, if you have chosen to show up for an interview. 
• Going silent instead of communicating effectively with your stakeholders - it might come as an insight but everyone knows you would evaluate multiple opportunities before chosing one, everyone knows that your decision might be influenced by your loved ones, and everyone is okay with your being unsure, but nobody likes to be left wondering about what might be happening. So, good, bad or ugly, communicate, communicate and communicate! You'll build more relationships that you ever thought, and you never know, one or more of these relationships may turn gold in the times to come.
• Rambling stuff that does not make sense - let us fill you in on another secret, nobody - not even the most successful individuals can know everything about everything in the world. So, when presented with topics/questions you have no clue about, you got to either draw parallels from what you have expertise on, rationally break down the information you are presented with to come up with simple yet logical answers, or admit you do not know anything about this but can talk about something relevant to the opportunity being discussed in detail.
• Demanding a bomb without a concrete rationale - the whole world is underpaid, friends! who doesn't want more, but that's not how it works. Your next compensation cannot ignore your current and/or previous compensations. If you chose to take a sabbatical, took an opportunity by taking a haircut, or become an entrepreneur that eventually did not work out, you have to make peace with your decision. Nobody else had a say in that! You can definitely demonstrate additional skills/knowledge that you acquired during this period (that surely has a value), but that value isn't the only figure on which your next compensation will be decided on. So, learn about the market standards and try to limit your ask within the broadly acceptable range.

Let’s be honest — job hunting today feels like swiping right on a dating app where no one ever replies. Employers can’t find the right talent, job seekers chase ghost listings, and somewhere between “We’ll get back to you” and “Position closed,” everyone loses their sanity.

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What It’s Solving

Aplushub is tackling the biggest pain in job search — noise. Fake jobs, expired links, spam recruiters, and endless scrolling are replaced by clean, credible listings. The platform categorizes openings into Free Jobs (posted directly by employers) and Premium Jobs (handpicked by Aplushub’s research team from trusted sources and networks). So, no more digital wild goose chases — only jobs worth your time.

Remote Jobs? Absolutely.

Whether you’re working from your couch in Chennai or a café in Manali, Aplushub’s got you covered. The platform features a dedicated Remote Jobs section — tailored for professionals who value flexibility. It connects you with employers who believe talent shouldn’t be tied to geography.

Why It’s a Win-Win

For job seekers, Aplushub is your career compass — one dashboard, hundreds of genuine opportunities, and no shady “DM for job” drama.
For employers, it’s a hidden gem. Posting is free, candidate access is simple, and you get applicants who are genuinely interested — not bots in disguise.

Bonus Perk: The *OpenBook* Advantage

Here’s where Aplushub really flips the script — OpenBook, its transparency-first feature. It gives job seekers a peek into real hiring insights, company trends, and recruiter updates, turning job search into a smarter, more informed experience. No more guessing what employers want; OpenBook hands you the inside scoop to make data-backed career moves.

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Aplushub keeps things real and affordable. You can explore its free tier, test-drive premium access with ₹50/Month, or go all in with ₹499 for a full year— basically less than your monthly coffee budget to land your next big opportunity.

So whether you’re hiring, hunting, or just tired of the chaos — Aplushub is here to bring sanity (and a smile) back to your career journey.

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