Six Things Not To Say During An Interview

W hile it is true the            do you see yourself in 10 years?”  interview is designed         However, the interviewer expects   both for the recruiter to     the answer to revolve around the   ask you questions and for you to      company. Even if you do not think  get answers to your questions,        you will be with the company in    there are 7 things you should         10 years, give a reasonable        never ask or say during an            answer describing your commitment  interview.                            to making a contribution so you                                          can be considered for the current  #1 “So what kind of business do       opening.                           you do?”                                                                                                       #3 “I don't know how to do that   Arrive for the interview fully        part of the job.”                  equipped with information about                                          the company.. Look online and         Rather than state a lack of        read news articles about the          skills up front, list abilities    company so you are aware of the       or experiences you have that       most recent happenings. Review        relate and stress you are a quick  the annual report if it is posted     learner. Enthusiastic,             on the company's website. Be         inexperienced candidates are       prepared to ask questions that        preferred over those who may have  prove you have done your homework     the skill, but do not appear       and can be seen as a viable           eager to learn.                    candidate that is interested in                                          the company.                          #4 “My husband left me and I                                             really need to work.”              #2 “My long-term goal is to be a                                         beach bum.”                           Leave your personal issues out of                                        the job interview even thought it  The question may have been “where     may be natural to want to open up  when you sense the interviewer is     examples of how you were a team    sharing stories. Stop yourself        player in previous jobs.           from falling into the trap and                                           being branded as unprofessional       #6 “Working here would be like     and desperate.                        totally you know, awesome.”                                                                                 #5 “What's in this job for me?”       Excitement and eagerness are                                             welcome. However, sloppy slang     Recruiters are most interested in     statements can negate the          what you can do for their             positive reaction to your actual   company. A brash attitude will be     experience and the positive        considered as rude and                impression given by your résumé.   self-centered. Instead, relate         About the Author: Need some more tips on how to ace the interview? Why not practice a Mock Interview with a http://CareerMogul.com Career Coach? Just go to http://careercoaching.careermogul.com to learn more. STAND OUT. GET HIRED! Read more articles by: CareerMogul Article Source: www.iSnare.com