i have a second interview coming up soon for a job that's a perfect fit for me! this is my first time making it to a "second round" as most of my interviews are just screening calls or single rounds w/ no follow up. i don't recall getting asked any behavioral questions in the first interview, it was mainly just a vibe check and going over resume. this next one will be with my potential boss. i always ask smart questions and send thank you emails. if i've made it this far is that a good sign?

How long from your application do you wait before you give up on getting an interview? With all the automated everything these days, why the heck are so many companies ghosting applicants??

Any tips for a pentester interview?

I recently found out that a colleague with less experience than me is making noticeably more, and I cannot stop thinking about it before interviews now. It changed the way I look at compensation conversations completely. I used to just feel grateful to get an offer, now I feel like I probably undervalued myself for years. Has anyone else had that moment? Did it change how aggressively you negotiate or interview?

I am an older woman with 25+ years of experience and a masters degree in psychology but have been fired from my last two positions due to issues with timely progress note completion. In my last position, I was made an assessor on top of my case load. What tip can you give to help with the interview?