Poor Attitude |
Many candidates come across as arrogant. While employers can afford to be self-centered, candidates cannot.
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| Appearence |
Many candidates do not consider their appearance as much as they should. First impressions are quickly made in the first three to five minutes.
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| Lack of Research |
It's obvious when candidates haven't learned about the job, company or industry prior to the interview. Visit the library or use the Internet to research the company, then talk with friends, peers and other professionals about the opportunity before each meeting.
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| Not Having Questions to Ask |
Asking questions shows your interest in the company and the position. Prepare a list of intelligent questions in advance.
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| Not readily knowing the answers to interviewers' questions |
Anticipate and rehearse answers to tough questions about your background, such as recent termination or an employment gap. Practicing with your spouse or a friend before the interview will help you to frame intelligent responses.
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| Too much humility. |
Being conditioned not to brag, candidates are sometimes reluctant to describe their accomplishments. Explaining how you reach difficult or impressive goals helps portray you as a committed, responsive team player.
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| Not relating skills to employers' needs |
A list of sterling accomplishments means little if you can't relate them to a company's requirements. Reiterate your skills and convince the employer that you can "do the same for them".
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| Lack of Clarity in Speech |
Whenever the interviewer asks any questions, listen carefully. Do not interrupt him midway. Ask for a clarification if the question is not clear. Wait a second or two before you answer. And don't dive into the answer.Speak clearly. Don't speak very slowly. Be loud enough so that the interviewers don't have to strain their ears.
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| Exaggerating Your Answers |
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If you don't know an answer, be honest. The interviewer will respect your integrity and honesty. Never exaggerate.Never boast about your achievements. Don't be overconfident -- it is often misinterpreted by interviewers for arrogance.Don't get into an argument with the interviewer on any topic. Restrain yourself, please!
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Project enthusiasm. The interviewer usually pays more attention if you display enthusiasm in whatever you say.Maintain a cheerful disposition throughout the interview, because a pleasant countenance holds the interviewers' interest
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| Lack of Maintaing Eye Contact While Talking |
Maintain perfect eye contact with all panel members; make sure you address them all. This shows your self-confidence and honesty.Feel free to ask questions if necessary. It is quite in order and much appreciated by interviewers.
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| Lack of Naturality |
Last but not the least, be natural. Many interviewees adopt a stance that is not their natural self. Interviewers find it amusing when a candidate launches into a new accent that s/he cannot sustain consistently through the interview or adopts a mannerism that is inconsistent with their own personality.It is best to talk naturally. You come across as genuine.
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| Wrong Body Language |
Do not keep shifting your position. Your posture during the interview adds to or diminishes your personality. Be a little conscious of your posture and gestures. They convey a lot about your personality.Sit straight. Keep your body still. You may, of course, use your hand gestures freely.Avoid playing with your tie, theatrical gestures, shaking legs, Sitting with your arms slung over the back of the adjoining chair,...
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| At Last... |
Make sure you thank the interviewers as a mark of respect for the time they have spared for you. As you rise and are about to leave, make sure you collect up your pen/ pencil/ all other stationery.After getting up, place your chair in its original position.
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