As an aspiring applicant, you should know what to do or not to do during interviews. Taking time to prepare yourself for your interview will not leave you stressed out during and after it. Candidates for employment usually commit job interview mistakes, bloopers and errors.
Below are the most frequently committed job interview mistakes and what you should do to avoid them:
1. Wearing Inappropriate Outfits.
If you are attending a job interview, it is advisable to look neat and well-dressed. No matter what the job you're applying for, make sure that you wear business casual clothing or professional-looking attire to an interview.
2. Late Arrival.
Bear in mind that arriving late at an interview suggests that you have poor time management skills. It can also leave a lasting impression to the interviewer that you are disrespectful to the company and to the position you're applying for. Make sure that you arrive five to ten minutes ahead of time. Leave early and budget your time wisely even if there would be an unforeseen event that comes your way, you still have that extra time before the start of your interview.
3. Bringing a Drink during the Interview.
If you need a soda or coffee, you should get it before the interview. It is unprofessional to enter the room holding a drink and you should be able to concentrate on making a lasting impression and paying attention to the interviewer throughout the process. Fiddling with a cup during the interview can also result to unsightly incidents such as spilling the soda on the desk or worse, to your interviewer.
4. Using your Phone during Interviews
You need to turn your phone to silent mode before your interview. Texting during an interview can be rude and distracting and this gives your interviewer that you might not be interested to get the job. It is better to put your phone inside your bag before your interview starts.
5. Not Knowing Anything about the Company
Your potential employer might ask you what you know about the company. It is one of the easiest interview question only if you did some research beforehand. You need to read and gather background information about the company from their website, Facebook or LinkedIn page.
6. Vague Facts on your Resume
You should be truthful with the information you put on your resume. The interview will go smoothly if you will be able to discuss clearly your previous work experience during your interview. You should also be able to review the facts before the interview so that you can answer any question thrown at you.
7. Inattentiveness
You should rest well and prepare yourself for the interview. You should pay close attention and try not to get distracted easily so you won't miss a question. If you fail to do so, your potential employer will have the impression that you cannot stay focused during a day on your job. Maintain eye contact and listen actively.
8. Talking too much
You should keep your answers brief and concise. You should only answer what is asked, unless the interviewer asks you to elaborate or explain. Avoid talking about your personal life no matter how friendly your interviewer is because an interview is a professional situation and not something personal.
9. Unprepared to answer questions
Your potential employer would ask many questions to flesh out everything he needs to know about you and your previous job. Prepare for this situation by reviewing expected questions at job interviews and how you should answer them. You can also make a list of questions to ask the employer when you are asked if you have questions for him.
10. Saying negative things about your Past Employers
Never say anything bad about your past bosses or co-workers because you do not really know who your interviewer might know. You also do not want your interviewer to think that you might speak negatively about the company if one day you decide to leave it. It is best to let the interviewer know that you are a team player and you are able to manage conflicts well. Review how to answer questions such as "Tell me about at time when you worked with someone you didn't like and how you handled the situation?"
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