Here are a few don’ts to remember when in an interview or going to one:
DO NOT
Arrive Late | Allow enough time for any unforeseen circumstances |
Make frequent use of active verbs, such as, achieved, set up, managed, responsible for, led | Be specific instead of appearing to be flaunting openly. |
Use bullet points in conversation | Be descriptive and conversational while describing your achievements |
Mumble or talk too fast or too softly | You must speak clearly! |
Fidget and fiddle with items on the desk | Handle a pen of your own or yet better try to control your hand movement |
Play with your hair and clothes | Wait until the interview is over to do that |
Use slang words, make silly jokes, or chew gum | Instead try thinking “would I take someone like this serious?” |
Lean on the interviewer's desk or glance at your watch | It gives the impression that you are not serious |
Hide any aspect of your previous record, overstate qualifications, brag, or become angry | This would be simply “wrong”. Never lie in an interview…it will come back to haunt you. |
Mention any negative aspect of your current employer, classes, or university | It will reflect of you as a person |
Show ignorance about the company | This means that you should have done research on the company before you go in to the interview and then allow your research to come through in conversation |
Bring up the topic of salary. | It will be discussed when the time is right. Don’t worry it will come up if they are interested. |
Come across as being passive or indifferent | Be positive and enthusiastic |
Be overbearing, or conceited. | Be friendly and open, but do not flirt! |
Answer questions with another question | That’s just rude. |
Use negative body language, or convey inappropriate aspects of your character. | That’s like handing over a reason for the interviewer to reject you. |
Appear half-asleep | go to bed early the night before the interview and sleep soundly knowing that you are fully prepared for the day ahead |
Informative.
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