My opinion on the matter is that every employer has unique expectations that they pretend are industry standard and obvious.  I&#x27;ll relate this to your statement by saying, they don&#x27;t know how to try because interviews as a process are like crossing a field of landmines.<p>Too much academic work or management responsibility, they call you overqualified.  To little: they say you aren&#x27;t trying.<p>Enthusiastic for a low end job: we shouldn&#x27;t hire them because their expectations are too high.  To low of energy: they aren&#x27;t the right fit.<p>This goes on and on and on as hirers act like their individual set of criteria bias are obvious -- likely because the interviewer themselves has limited experience.<p>Most people do best when they are told what to do in blind situations.  Help them out with a few tips on what to expect and I&#x27;m guess you&#x27;ll find much better applicant quality.