How to Avoid common Job-Interview Mistakes

Common Job-interview Mistakes and ways to Avoid them

Job interviews are not to be taken too lightly. It’s more than just a simple conversation. You are being evaluated by the company if you are competent enough to be a part of their company. But, a lot of people seem to ruin perfect opportunities even though they may have the skills because they make a few simple mistakes which are completely avoidable.

Under-preparation

This is probably one of the most made mistakes when people go for a job interview. You must do proper research of the company you are about to work with. What if the interviewer asks you something very basic about their company and you can’t answer them? That would not only be really embarrassing but also leave a bad impression. It’s not only company information. You have to prepare well on how you will respond if asked about anything related to job description, job role, skills, why they would hire you, what you can offer, and so on. So if you want to avoid this simple mistake, all you have to do is spend some time doing research on the internet collecting information that will help you present yourself better.

Outfit choice

It’s so obvious that one should be aware of what one is wearing to the interview. Would going to the interview be okay in your bright new T-shirt and shorts? It depends. The best way to know about the dress code of the company you are interviewing for is to look at their social media or website. It may have photos from events, get together, or such and if not completely, it can at least be of some help. And, if you don’t know what to wear, just put on your formal clothes and look presentable. After all, first impression matters a lot, more than you think.

Criticizing past or present employers

People really get tempted to speak ill about their previous or current employer because they think it will impress the interviewer by making them feel like a better company to be approaching. But, this is a totally terrible. No one likes a person who bad mouths others, be it people or a company. Just keep it to yourself, you don’t need to express what is not necessary. Employers will get the idea that you are probably judgmental and might talk behind their back if they hire you. So, the wise thing to do is to speak healthy of the people you work with or have worked with if the topic comes up naturally.

Undesirable bragging

There is a very thin line between being humble and boasting. Many fail to realize this. It’s okay to talk about your achievements and your skillset until the other person starts finding it irritating listening to your constant self-glorification. Of course, the aim of the interview is to sell yourself but don’t overdo it by adding unwanted dialogues that only seems to reflect how great you are or how lucky they would be to have you in the company. With this in mind, you are good to go.

Being too informal

It’s good to show you are really comfortable at the interview but it does not mean you act like the interviewer is your best friend. Don’t ruin it by bringing up your personal life. Maintain an engaging conversation but try to avoid making the interview seem like a family picnic where you are talking about anything you like. Just because there is pause or silence in between, you don’t need to fill it with unnecessary informal topics. Although, a little bit of humor won’t hurt.

Body Language

A good interview is not only about how you talk. Your body demeanor also plays an important role. Our physical expression also matters equally. Like, how you greet the interviewer, sit during the interview, your eye contact, movement etc. can make a difference. You can look for tips to improve your body language and understand the psychology of it.

These are the common mistakes made by most job interviewees. Even the ones who have had experience with job interviews can overlook them. So, keep these things in mind and best of luck for that job interview.

How to Avoid common Job-Interview Mistakes

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