8 Things You Should Never Do in a Job Interview
If you are going for a job interview, it’s important to get your resume and other documents prepared beforehand. But what’s more important is how well you perform during the interview. Your performance directly depends on how well you have impressed the interviewer. You can have the best resume among all the candidates but if you have not been able to create a positive impression on the interviewer, you will lose the job. Apart from your CV, here are 8 things you should never do in a job interview :
1. Running Late
Being late for the interview is a big turn-off for the employer. It indicates that you are not interested in the job and you are not punctual.
Why would someone hire you if you are late for your most important opportunity?
Rather, you should show up a couple of minutes earlier to acquaint yourself with the other candidates which can boost your confidence.
2. Not Know the Company
Many candidates go for an interview without having any idea of the company and position they have applied for.
It’s very important to do some research online as to what the company is all about and how it works. It shows the employer that you are enthusiastic enough to get this job.
You can learn about a company online through their website.
3. Slandering Your Previous Boss
Never slander your previous employer during a job interview no matter how bad your experience was. It forces the interviewer to think that you will do the same with them and hence you ain’t selected.
Instead, you should be positive and proud and talk about what you have learned from the company.
4. Discuss the Salary Very Soon
Many interviewers have reported mentioning salary and holidays very soon during a job interview. This indicates that you are very desperate for money and not for the learning and growth you will achieve while working with the company.
I understand that it is the money that we are working for as it is a necessity. But you are going to work in a company for other reasons as well rather than just money. Try to highlight more of them instead of just money.
5. Lack of Confidence and Negative Body Language
Lacking confidence can build a very negative impact on the interviewer during a job interview. Lack of confidence can also result in negative body language which implies that you are too nervous.
Whenever you appear in an interview, you better make eye contact with the interviewer and shake hands firmly which shows that you are confident enough.
While giving the interview, you should not play with your hands and do not fidget. Your body positioning should be open which plays a big role in manifesting self-confidence.
6. Keep Your Phone On
Getting a call in the middle of an interview can be very humiliating and can even offend the interviewer. It is better to switch off your phone before appearing for an interview.
If you tend to use your phone or answer a call during an interview, it shows that you don’t care about the interviewer’s time and presence which will result in you losing the job.
7. Dressing in an Unprofessional Manner
You never want to appear in an interview with an oversized tee and baggy track pants.
We know that casual outfits are preferred more over formal outfits but when you are selecting your outfit for a job interview, you better choose formal attire which makes you look more professional.
This is the attire a company wants you to wear while appearing in an interview.
8. Lying About Your Skills
Lying is the worst thing that you should never do during a job interview. There is a big risk as it does not work for everyone.
Even if you get selected because of your lies, the company will expect you to do things that you have no idea of. This will lead you to shame and humiliation.
So it’s better, to be honest about your skills and experiences and be confident and positive about them. You should convince the employer that even if you know little you have the capability and hunger to learn more.
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