Top 11 job interview mistakes
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This document outlines the top 11 worst interview blunders to avoid: 1) A poor handshake that does not make a good first impression, 2) Talking too much and not getting to the point when answering questions, 3) Appearing nervous and hiding something, 4) Saying negative things about past employers or managers, 5) Showing up late for the interview, 6) Treating the receptionist or security guard rudely, 7) Asking about benefits, vacation, or salary too early in the interview, 8) Not preparing for the interview and not demonstrating interest, 9) Having verbal ticks like "umms" that show nervousness, 10) Not maintaining the proper amount of eye contact, and 11) Failing
Top 11 job interview mistakes
- 2. We’ve all heard stories of job candidates who looked great on paper.
- 3. You can learn from the mistakes of others and avoid the top 11 worst interview blunders.
- 4. A Poor Handshake Says A Lot About You
- 5. The three-second handshake that starts the interview is your first opportunity to create a great impression. But all too often an interview is blown right from the start by an ineffective handshake.
- 7. When you take too long to answer direct questions. The impression: This candidate can’t get to the point. If you know you’re a talker, one thing you can do is practice answering questions.
- 8. Nervous talkers The impression: This candidate is hiding something
- 9. Saying Negative Things About Your College or Peers or Past Employers and / or Managers
- 10. The fastest way to talk yourself out of a new job is to say negative things. Instead we suggest always taking the high road and being positive.
- 11. Showing Up Late
- 12. The first lesson in job-search etiquette is to show up on time for interviews. If you are running late, then call them.
- 13. Treating The Receptionist Or Security Guard Rudely
- 14. Since the first person you meet on an interview is usually a receptionist or security guard, this is also the first impression you’ll make.
- 15. Asking About Benefits, Vacation or Salary
- 16. What if a car salesman asked for your credit report before allowing you to test drive a car? The effect is about the same when a job seeker asks about benefits.
- 17. Not Preparing For The Interview
- 18. Nothing communicates disinterest like a candidate who hasn’t bothered to do pre-interview research. On the flip side the quickest way to a good impression is to demonstrate your interest. But just to be clear, you only want to ask questions that will help you qualify them…
- 19. Verbal Ticks
- 20. A nervous candidate seldom makes a good impression. The first signs of nervousness are verbal ticks. We all have them from time to time – “umm” “like” – “you know” . . .
- 21. Not Enough or Too Much Eye Contact
- 22. Either situation can create a negative effect Avoid eye contact, and you’ll seem shifty or untruthful, offer too much eye contact, and you’ll wear the interviewer out.
- 23. Failure To Match Communication Styles
- 24. It’s almost impossible to make a good first impression if you can’t communicate effectively with an interviewer.
- 25. Inconsistencies
- 26. Everything you say on your resume needs to match what you say in the interview.
- 28. THANK YOU