Top 10 Things People Do Wrong At Interviews And How To Avoid Them
face-to-face interview is map so that you know where you
the most stressful part of are going. Don't forget to allow
the job search for many extra time for traffic and other
individuals, but it is also a unforeseeable events.
critical component of the
recruiting process. Up until this Poor dress attire and grooming
point, you have been able to hide
behind your resume and cover Remember that professional
letter. As the selection process companies are looking to hire
starts to draw to a close, professional individuals, not the
though, it's time to impress the beach bum who just shook the
hiring team. A large part of a loose sand from his hair. Dress
successful interview is avoiding conservatively in a well-fitting
potential pitfalls that can suit and keep jewelry, makeup,
undermine your ability to impress and fragrances to a minimum. It's
the hiring team. also important to always take a
shower, brush your teeth, and
The top ten critical mistakes comb your hair before an
that people make when interview as well to present to
interviewing for a position are: clean, polished image.
Arriving late to the interview Failure to do research about the
company prior to the interview
Arriving late makes a strong
negative first impression and Show you are interested in the
will raise questions in the company for by doing some outside
interviewer's mind about your research before the interview.
reliability and punctuality. This attention to detail sends a
Always ask for directions to the clear message to the interviewer
interview site and double-check a that you are serious about the
position and are willing to go interviewing process.
the extra mile. This research
will also help you determine if Not taking the opportunity to ask
the company's industry, intelligent questions about the
products/services, and culture company and/or position
are a god match for you.
The interviewing process is not
Failure to give specific examples just an opportunity for the
of your experience and measure company to evaluate your fit for
your skills against the position the position; it's also your
opportunity to evaluate how well
Interviewers want to know more the company and the position
than just the bare bones of your match your ideal job. Asking
experience. They are interested questions not only helps you
in the specifics of task how you determine how well-suited you are
performed, challenges you have for the position (and it for
faced, and the methods you have you), but also clearly indicates
used to overcome those that you have done some basic
challenges. This is especially research about the organization.
true of behavioral interviewers. Don't ask questions just for the
Take the time to give the sake of asking questions.
interviewer specific examples of Intelligent, poorly-worded
how you have performed and how questions can frequently do more
these collaborate to the duties damage to your reputation than
of the position. If you can draw remaining silent.
a clear parallel between your
work experience and the position Failure to practice
you are interviewing for, you
have a much higher chance of Even the best public speakers
being successful in the need to take the time to practice
delivering and answering detailed questions about your loyalty and
questions. The more you practice, integrity, and labels you as
the more comfortable you will get unhappy and a complainer. Even if
with your answers and the you worked in a sweatshop with no
material, allowing for a much lights, running water, or meal
smoother delivery. breaks for 18 hours a day, keep
all negative commentary to
Talking too much (or not at all) yourself.
The best answers are succinct, Fail to explain why they are a
but detailed. Interviewees who good fit for the position (and
ramble on and on come across as the company)
trying to compensate for some
weakness, while those individuals If you leave it up to the
who just sit there and stare interviewer to evaluate if you
appear as though they are in are a solid fit for the company,
shellshock (and maybe in over then you risk the chance that
their heads). Neither of these they might not make the decision
scenarios is ideal in an you'd like to hear. Make it easy
interview situation. Choose your for the interviewer for hire you
words carefully and sparingly, by connecting your experiences,
but don't be a mute. talents, and strengths to the job
description.
Bad-mouthing previous managers or
companies Don't state that you want the job
One of the fastest ways to turn
off an interviewer is to Once the interview has concluded,
bad-mouth your current or if you want the job, let the
previous employer. This raises interviewer know that you are
still interested in the position. the interviewer knows you still
Since the interview is as much want the job. Reiterate your
about your evaluation of the interest and inquire about the
company and the position as it is next step in the hiring process.
them evaluating you, don't assume
About the Author:
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