[cbloom]

FFK, I've been the interviewer in these spots before. The #1 reason why people don't get the spot (in my experience) is they just seem like they don't really want it. The best thing you can do is show enthusiasm and confidence and eagerness to take on whatever new challenges and responsibilities, including the negatives. The interviewer doesn't really want to hear that you're trying to devote more time to your personal life (or whatever) even if that's the truth. It should be pretty obvious what they want to hear.