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Top 7 Interview Mistakes
Interview
mistakes will cost you job offers. As a result, you should do
everything to prepare for the interview. Avoiding common interview
mistakes is a crucial step in your success.
Common Job
Interview Mistakes
Interview
Mistake #1 - Overconfidence. Interviewers have a tendency
to say, "This will be your desk..." when giving you a
tour. Or "You'll be responsible for..." when telling you
about the job. That's "interviewer speak." Don't take the
interviewer's words as an implication you have the job. Overconfidence
can kill your chances of landing a job offer.
Interview
Mistake #2- Under confidence.
Using weasel phrases throughout the interview. "I
think...," "I believe..." are interviewer killers.
Use your words to demonstrate your ability to do the job. "I
will..." is a better word choice.
Interview
Mistake #3 - Trash talking your employer or co-workers.
Keep all your comments cordial and on a professional level. If you
have hard feelings, refrain from expressing it. Think about it this
way: Have you ever gone on a date where your date talks negatively
about his or her ex? Aren't you turned off? Interviewers are no
different.
Interview
Mistake #4 - Not completing the job application. As part of
the interview process, you'll be required to complete an
application, even if you submitted a resume. This is because an
application is a legal document and the resume is not. So don't be
offended or feel put upon when your asked to complete an
application.
Interview Mistake #5 - Not answering questions.
Saying "see my resume" when asked an interview
question is an interview "don't." You have to
elaborate on the information you provide on the resume.
Interview
Mistake #6 - Dressing inappropriately. Wear an
interview suit. A nice pair of pants and a nice shirt won't
do.
Interview
Mistake #7 - Failing to follow up. Within 24 hrs of
the job interview, send a thank you note. Doing so will show
the interviewer that you are interested in the position.
After every
interview, jot down everything you did wrong. This is a great
exercise because you are forced to think about how you can
improve your interview performance. The key is to be truthful.
Don't blame the interviewer when you don't receive an offer.
Be mindful of the areas you could improve upon. After all, you
can't change the way an interviewer conducts the meeting. You
only have control over your actions.
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