What does it really take to shine in a job interview? According to Ramon Santillan, it’s not about memorizing canned answers or trying to be someone you’re not. It’s about learning how to tell your story in a way that makes sense to the person on the other side of the table. Ramon is the founder of Persuasive Interview, and in this episode of Career Can Do he talks with host Chris Sandland about the unique challenges and strengths of neurodiverse candidates.
Ramon explains that people who think differently, whether they have autism, ADHD, or another diagnosis, often struggle with interview questions that feel vague or misleading. A simple yes-or-no answer might feel right to them, while the employer is really looking for a full story. Ramon’s coaching helps candidates understand the “why” behind these questions and practice turning their skills into examples that resonate.
He also reminds employers that good interviewing is a skill in itself. Too many strong candidates are overlooked because the questions don’t match the job. When hiring managers learn to ask better questions, they open the door to a wider pool of talent and often the very perspective their team needs most.
Ramon shares one powerful success story of a student who went from being told he’d never make it to landing multiple offers and a career his family once thought impossible. For Ramon, moments like that are the reason he does this work.
This episode is an inspiring look at how rethinking the interview process - on both sides - can create real opportunities and better results for everyone involved.
Resources
Ramon Santillan on Persuasive Interview | Persuasive Interview LinkedIn | LinkedIn
Chris Sandland on LinkedIn
Mary Ann Faremouth on the Web | X (Twitter)
