Five Worst Things to Say in a Job Interview
11 February 2013
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Job interviews are nerve-wracking. You need to appear confident and choose your words carefully to avoid saying the wrong thing. These instructions seem simple enough… but add nervousness and you'll be lucky to remember your own name!
Here are a few examples to help you prepare for your interview and avoid making mistakes!
1. "I hated my old boss."
Your last boss was a nightmare, and their main goal was to make your life difficult. Of course, you don't have much positive to say. However, don't pretend to be honest just to start criticizing them and venting your frustrations.
If you really hated your old boss, be prepared to explain why your last job and your relationship with your last boss weren't a good fit. Also, be ready to describe what kind of organization and management style suit you best.
2. "I don't know anything about the company."
The interviewer will probably ask you what you know about their company. If you answer, even honestly, that you know nothing, the interviewer will wonder why you're applying for the job and will probably conclude that you're looking for money, not a career.
With the internet, there's no excuse today for not knowing a company, except laziness and poor organization – two characteristics that don't work in your favor!
3. "No, I don't have any other questions…"
Just like telling the interviewer that you don't know anything about the company, saying you don't have any questions reflects a lack of interest. The interviewer may have answered all the questions or concerns you had about the position, but if you really want to be hired by this company, you can probably find some questions to ask. To do this, research the company before your interview to understand its strategy, objectives, and culture. This type of knowledge will allow you to have a few questions ready if the conversation doesn't flow naturally.
4. "I'll need to take these days off."
We all have lives and commitments, and any recruiter you might consider working for knows that. It's when you're offered the job that you should discuss personal obligations. Don't bring it up before the salary negotiation stage.
Why? By mentioning the time off you need too early in the interview, you risk appearing presumptuous, as if you're sure you'll get the job.
5. "How soon will I get a promotion?"
Even if you want to show that you've set goals for yourself, make sure you don't act like it's an entitlement or appear ready to pass up a job you haven't even landed yet.
There are many diplomatic ways to ask this question that will show the employer that you're ambitious and looking for a high-level position! For example, it's appropriate to ask the recruiter to describe the typical career path associated with the position.
You can also ask why the position is currently open. You might discover that it's vacant due to a promotion and use this information to learn more about career possibilities.
Careerbuilder.fr
Posted February 11, 2013.
Here are a few examples to help you prepare for your interview and avoid making mistakes!
1. "I hated my old boss."
Your last boss was a nightmare, and their main goal was to make your life difficult. Of course, you don't have much positive to say. However, don't pretend to be honest just to start criticizing them and venting your frustrations.
If you really hated your old boss, be prepared to explain why your last job and your relationship with your last boss weren't a good fit. Also, be ready to describe what kind of organization and management style suit you best.
2. "I don't know anything about the company."
The interviewer will probably ask you what you know about their company. If you answer, even honestly, that you know nothing, the interviewer will wonder why you're applying for the job and will probably conclude that you're looking for money, not a career.
With the internet, there's no excuse today for not knowing a company, except laziness and poor organization – two characteristics that don't work in your favor!
3. "No, I don't have any other questions…"
Just like telling the interviewer that you don't know anything about the company, saying you don't have any questions reflects a lack of interest. The interviewer may have answered all the questions or concerns you had about the position, but if you really want to be hired by this company, you can probably find some questions to ask. To do this, research the company before your interview to understand its strategy, objectives, and culture. This type of knowledge will allow you to have a few questions ready if the conversation doesn't flow naturally.
4. "I'll need to take these days off."
We all have lives and commitments, and any recruiter you might consider working for knows that. It's when you're offered the job that you should discuss personal obligations. Don't bring it up before the salary negotiation stage.
Why? By mentioning the time off you need too early in the interview, you risk appearing presumptuous, as if you're sure you'll get the job.
5. "How soon will I get a promotion?"
Even if you want to show that you've set goals for yourself, make sure you don't act like it's an entitlement or appear ready to pass up a job you haven't even landed yet.
There are many diplomatic ways to ask this question that will show the employer that you're ambitious and looking for a high-level position! For example, it's appropriate to ask the recruiter to describe the typical career path associated with the position.
You can also ask why the position is currently open. You might discover that it's vacant due to a promotion and use this information to learn more about career possibilities.
Careerbuilder.fr
Posted February 11, 2013.
