Lethal Job Interview Mistakes

Job interview mistakes can be easily avoided! TheseNot being able to properly articulate answers to
are the five interview mistakes that commonly causeinterview questions is what every candidate dreads.
candidates to fail in their job interviews.The best way to avoid this is to think about and
Âprepare your answers to common job interview
Inadequate PreparationÂquestions beforehand. What will be required of the
Benjamin Franklin's famous quote "By failing to prepare,successful candidate in this position? What questions
you are preparing to fail" is never more applicable thanare likely? Certain standard questions crop up in most
when it comes to the job interview. Do the necessaryjob interviews, examples include, "What are your
homework beforehand and you will impress thestrengths/weaknesses?", "Why do you want this
interviewer as a committed and enthusiastic jobposition?", "What have been your achievements to
candidate. Research the company and the positiondate?" Prepare and practice answers to these sort of
before your interview and demonstrate how you arequestions and avoid this job interview mistake.
the right fit by answering questions effectively andNot Asking Questions
preparing the most appropriate questions to ask. TheAt some point in the interview a candidate is asked
most obvious way to do this is to go to the company's"Do you have any questions?" Failing to ask
website. Other resources include industry-relatedappropriate questions shows a lack of interest and
websites, business information websites andthought and is considered one of the worst job
competitor websites. Visit your public library and askinterview mistakes a candidate can make. Use your
for relevant directories and periodicals. If you live closecompany research to prepare insightful questions that
enough, visit the company beforehand. Pick up relevantboth impress the interviewer and get the information
brochures and reports in the reception area and justyou need to make a well-informed job decision.
observe for a while. The better prepared you are forNot Showing a Positive Attitude Â
your interview the greater your chances of success.Coming across as negative can be the result of a
Ânumber of behaviors during the interview. Complaining
Arriving Late and Without the Necessaryabout a previous position, boss, colleagues or company
Documentationsends a negative message and should be avoided.
This is one of the most common job interviewInappropriate body language can also create a
mistakes and compromises the whole interviewnegative impression. Hunching down or slumping in the
situation. An initial bad impression is very difficult tochair, avoiding eye contact, looking down constantly,
overcome during the interview. Make sure you knowfolding arms across the chest, fiddling with hair or
where to go and how long it is going to take you tothings on the desk all give a negative message.
get there. Have directions handy. Make a practice run,Speaking inaudibly or mumbling are other negative
if possible, to get the timing right. Write down the namenon-verbal signals. Practice your answers and
of the person you should ask for when you get there.questions in front of a mirror using a confident tone of
Take a portfolio with copies of all necessaryvoice and positive body language.
documentation with you- your resume,Avoid these lethal job interview mistakes and come
recommendations, work samples etc.across as the right candidate for the job!
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