My agency's NDA turned a job interview into a guessing game

I was in an interview and had to dodge every question about my current projects due to the non-disclosure agreement. The hiring manager seemed annoyed, and I'm not sure how to handle this next time. What's your take on NDAs that block basic career talks?

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evan_burns957mo ago

Suggest framing past work around your problem-solving skills, not secret details.

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angela4167mo ago

On my first resume, I listed every software tool and version number. I used to believe that proved I knew my stuff. But your advice on problem-solving skills COMPLETELY shifted my view. Now I focus on how I fixed real issues, and it makes my experience so much clearer. That framing is WAY more effective in interviews.

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riveradams7mo ago

Talk about your general methods, not secret details, like @evan_burns95 said. If your NDA blocks specifics, redirect to how you solve problems without naming names.

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