I would actually argue that the best jobs are rarely advertised or filled through traditional interview processes.
In my experience, building strong relationships and networks within the industry has been far more effective in securing meaningful employment opportunities. Rather than focusing solely on perfecting your interview skills, I would encourage folks to prioritize developing their network and cultivating relationships with potential employers.
That's completely true! But... that can make it very hard. I personally struggle a lot with socializing and networking for personal reasons. However, I would say I definitely have useful skills and would consider myself very employable. But I simply cannot compete with someone who has better social skills, regardless of skill level.
You're probably not going to walk into a 450k/yr job through networking and connections - just saying. Those will require a traditional interview process, I can almost guarantee it.
In my experience, building strong relationships and networks within the industry has been far more effective in securing meaningful employment opportunities. Rather than focusing solely on perfecting your interview skills, I would encourage folks to prioritize developing their network and cultivating relationships with potential employers.