Not Passing First Round SA Interviews

Hey all

I know this topic has been discussed before on here, but I've been having issues with converting in-person interviews to final rounds. I haven't had an issue with getting interviews, and I have a couple of super days coming up due to passing first round phone interviews (two so far), but I have been getting rejected from first round in-person interviews (four so far). Is being too excited in an interview, mannerism, or rambling too much possible reasons for these rejections? For the most part, technicals aren't an issue for me.

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You hit the nail right on the head. Do a practice interview to your phone camera. Just answer questions and see how you look. Work on eye contact on good, concise responses.

 

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