THINGS YOU SHOULD NEVER SAY DURING AN INTERVIEW

I have been receiving inquiries from job seekers about the interviews since the year began. Most of the questions revolve around the mistakes, how to prepare well for an interview and how to make a great impression.

I consulted Godfrey, a career coach who offers interview coaching at CSS, and has worked with professionals to help them, navigate through career challenges.

“What and how you say some of the things during the interview can determine if you are a strong candidate fit for the role and help the interviewer understand how your skills and experience are connected to what they want,” Godfrey said.

When you are preparing for a job interview, it is important to note that some responses may signal red flags to the interviewer.

Here are some of the things that piss off employers and if you utter them, you reduce your chances of getting a job.

1. I Didn’t Like My Previous Boss

“Why did you leave your job?” It is a common question that employers ask to understand your career goals, check if you were on good terms with your former employer and if you will fit the company culture.

You may have had a bad experience with your boss but avoid mentioning the negative comments during the interview.

Avoid the blame games and focus on the lessons that you learned in the previous roles that are relevant to what you are interviewed for.

2. Can You Tell Me More About The Company?

“I have interviewed many candidates and I’ve seen even the most experienced professionals ask what the company does yet they have all the materials to find out more before the interview.” Said Grace, the recruitment manager at CSS.

The interviewers take time to read through your application to understand more about you and therefore consider researching about the role and the company to avoid uttering unnecessary things during the interview that might lead to a poor first impression.

3. I Don’t Have Any Questions

One of the most important parts of the interview is to think of the meaning and impressive questions that you can ask. Asking questions illustrates your interest in the position and it shows you have been paying attention during the interview process.

“If candidates have no questions, I assume they haven’t done their homework and they are not interested in the role” Grace added.

To avoid being found on the off-guard side, it is important to prepare questions in advance so that you promote positive dialogue.

4. What Do Your Perks And Benefits Look Like?

I know it is unwise to accept a job without knowing the salary and the benefits but shy away from bringing up the discussion about salary in the early stages of the interview process.

The employer should be the one bringing up the topic because if you do so, you will make the employer question your intentions.

The first stages of the interviews are meant to learn more about each other and you and determine if you will proceed to the next stage hence the topics involving perks and benefits should be left to the later stage.

5. It’s On My CV

When interviewers ask questions, they need more information and while the answers might be available on your resume, try to respond to the interview question with your own words and provide more details by giving examples.

“If the interviewers ask you questions and you refer them to your documents then it shows you’re rude or you don’t know what exactly is in your CV,” said Godfrey.

Bottom-Line

For you to ace that interview and get your dream job, it is important to remain relevant throughout the job interview by avoiding any negative response that can disqualify you from a job offer you qualify for.

To understand the dos and don’ts in an interview and sell yourself successfully, talk to our interview coach today!