Why You’re Failing Interviews (Even With a Good CV) – Fix This Now!

Martin had what many job seekers dream of: a solid, well-written CV. With over ten years of experience, strong achievements, and a clean professional layout, he looked like the perfect candidate on paper. When we worked with him to polish his CV, we were confident it would open doors. And it did.

Within just two weeks, Martin was invited to three interviews. But after all that effort, he didn’t get a single offer.

He reached out again, this time sounding both frustrated and defeated. “Perminus, I honestly don’t get it,” he said. “My qualifications match, my CV is solid, yet I keep getting turned down.”

To get to the root of the problem, we invited Martin for a mock interview. It didn’t take long for the issue to become clear.

Despite his impressive CV, Martin wasn’t interview-ready.

Here’s what we observed during that session:

1. He sounded scripted – Martin had clearly memorized textbook answers. He lacked the authenticity and natural flow that interviewers are looking for.
2. He didn’t connect his responses to the role. He talked about his past roles and achievements, but he didn’t explain how those experiences would benefit the company he was interviewing with.
3. His confidence was shaky – Despite being qualified, he second-guessed himself mid-answer. Employers want to hire someone who believes in their ability to deliver.
4. His answers lacked structure – Some of his responses were long-winded, unclear, and didn’t directly answer the interviewer’s questions.

This is where many professionals go wrong. They assume that once you have a strong CV, the rest will take care of itself. But the truth is: your CV gets you into the room, your performance in that room determines whether you get hired.

Think of your CV as the trailer to a movie. If the trailer is great but the movie doesn’t match the expectations, people will walk away disappointed. Employers do the same.

So, what did we do to help Martin?

We began with tailored interview coaching. We helped him organize his answers using simple frameworks, so he could speak with clarity and confidence. We worked on building presence — how to own the room without sounding arrogant. We also guided him on how to align every response with what the employer was looking for. Finally, we recorded mock sessions so he could watch himself and understand how he was being perceived.

The results? Within two weeks, Martin landed another interview, and this time, he got the job. His CV hadn’t changed. He had.

This is a lesson I’ve seen play out again and again: professionals who fail interviews not because they’re unqualified, but because they’re unprepared.

If you’re in the same boat, if your CV is working, but the job offers aren’t coming, it’s time to stop guessing. Interviewing is a skill, and just like any skill, it can be learned and mastered with the right support.

Let us help you prepare by booking a mock interview session with us today.