10 Interview Mistakes You Need to Avoid

10 Interview Mistakes You Need to Avoid10 Interview Mistakes You Need to AvoidWhat shouldnt you do when einstellungsgesprching? There are mistakes you can make that will knock you out of the contention, or make an interviewer think twice about inviting you for a second interview or offering you a job. Jobvites2017 Recruiter Nation Reportsaid there are some things that can automatically disqualify a candidate, including being rude to the receptionist or other support staff (86%), checking your phone (71%), showing up late (58%), bad hygiene (52%), interrupting the interviewer (39%) and bringing food to the interview (38%). What else shouldnt you do when interviewing? Here are some of the top interview mistakes, blunders, and errors a candidate for employment can make. Spendtime preparing to interview,so these dont happen to you 10 Interview Mistakes to Avoid 1. Not Preparing Not being able to answer the question What do you know about this company? might just end your quest for em ployment, at least with this employer. Background information including company history, locations, divisions, and a mission statement are available in an About Us section on most company websites. Review it ahead of time, then print it out and read it over just before your interview to refresh your memory. Also check the companys LinkedIn page and Facebook page, if they have one. You should be prepared to answer the most common interview questionsand know which of your qualifications and experience are most relevant to the position. 2.Dress Inappropriately Dressing inappropriately can work both ways - outfits can too casual or too formal for a position. Calibrate your interview outfit to the industry and company style. You will certainly want to wear a suit if you are interviewing for a professional position. When interviewing for a summer job at your local theme park or as a lifeguard, though, a suit just doesnt make sense. Instead, dress in neat andcasual attire. If you arent s ure what to wear, visit the organization and watch employees coming in and out of the office to see what they are wearing. 3. Poor Communication Skills Its important to communicate well with everyone you meet in your search for employment. It is, however, most important to positively connect with the person who might hire you. Shake hands, makeeye contact, exude confidence, engage the person you are speaking with, and you will let the interviewer know that you are an excellent candidate for this position - before you even answer an interview question. 4. Too Much Communication Believe it or not, a recent candidate for employment, who, by the way, didnt get the job, didnt hesitate to answer his cell phone when it rang during an interview. Leave the phone behind or at least turn it off before you enter the building. saatkorn goes for coffee, food and anything else other than you, your resume, your job application, and yourlist of references. They dont belong in an interview. 5. Talk Too Much There is nothing much worse than interviewing someone who goes on and on and on... The interviewer really doesnt need to know your whole life story. Keep your answers succinct, to-the-point, and focused. Dont ramble - simply answer the question. 6. Dont Talk Enough Its really hard to communicate with someone who answers a question with a word or two. So, even though you shouldnt talk too much, you do want to be responsive and fully answer the question as best you can. 7. Fuzzy Facts Even if you submitted a resume when you applied for the job, you may also be asked to fill out a job application. Make sure you know the information you will need to complete an application including dates of prior employment, graduation dates, and employer contact information. 8. Give the Wrong Answer Make sure you listen to the question and take a moment to gather your thoughts before you respond. Like the following candidate, youll knock yourself out of contention if you give the wrong answer . The interviewer had completely described a sales and marketing position to the candidate. She emphasized that cold calling and prospecting were the most important skills and experiences needed for the position. The candidate responded to the question about what she did or didnt like to do in sales, with these words I hate to do cold calling and prospecting, and Im not good at it. That response ensured that she wouldnt get the job 9. Badmouthing Past Employers Your last boss was an idiot? Everyone in the company was a jerk? You hated your job and couldnt wait to leave? Even if its true dont say so. Its sometimes a smaller world than you think and you dont know who your interviewer might know, including that boss who is an idiot... You also dont want the interviewer to think that you might speak that way about his or her company if you leave on terms that arent the best. 10. Forget to Follow Up Afraid you didnt make the best impression? Are you sure that you aced the interviewed? Ei ther way, be sure to follow up with a thank you note reiterating your interest in the position and the company. Finally, even if you do flub the interview, dont take it to heart. I dont think there is anyone hasnt blown an interview or two. If it happens, look at it like it just wasnt meant to be, learn from your mistakes and move on to the next opportunity. 200 Watch Now What to Do When Youre Late for an Interview