List of Interview Bloopers
Here are some things that you must avoid to boost your chance in landing a job or the Dont’s in applying.
- Poor Preparations – During job interview you must be equipped with some information anout the company you are appying in otherwise you’re destined to get an unceremonious exit. Why? Whats there to talk about, anyways, since you have nothing to say at all. Be prepared not with just some info and background of several companies you are planning to apply, but make sure you have the necessary things with you like spare resume, your portfolio, references contact numbers, tax and social security number just in case you need them to fill out an application form.
- Unprofessional Outfits – Dressing professionally will help you gain extra credit while applying, afterall, first impression last. You can follow in-house fashion ewven after you’ve been hired. Try to look neat and clean as you can. You need not look like a hunk or a model. Bulky jewelry, clothes wth loud prints, and cologne with overpowering scents should be avoided.
- Acting inappropriately – Havin a job is indeed very essential, but you have to act the right way whilst you’re in a job interview to get a crack of having a job or work. Don’t appear desperate for employers will srely give no regards to you and your woes. Don’t be apologetic and self-deprecating, this will surely shows lack of elegance and classas these behaviours are unnecessary and uncalled for least instead they’ll give you a lift they will instead drag you down to earth. Be the best you can be. The best things to do is to be calm and take full control of yourself, convey your message with warmth and zest. smile, maintain an eye contact, sit up straight and answer every questions slowly and clearly. Fidgetting, chewing gum, constant moving or making movements that shows signs of nervousness should be avoided.
- Talking too much – Overtalking will certainly gave emplyers a bad taste in the mouth, for this will give them impression that you are unorganized with your thoughts, wasting some time or smply covering some flaws. The best thing to get rid of these habits is by practicing to answer frequently asked question and simulate an actual interview by means of role-play interview with a friend.
- Talking about money too soon – If its your first interview dont ask how much you will be paid with your work. This will give your employer an impression that you are after the money not the work itself. Soon enough you’ll get to know the offer when you are qualified enough for another interview.
- Being too honest - Being straightforward with some confessional will make you feel real good afterwards, but being completely honest will surely lead you to impending disaster. For example, you don’t like the previous job or say your former boss as a problem or a pain in the neck or your work then was toxic. Sell yourself well and the same time try to protect your professional image at all times.
Tags: Acting inappropriately, Being too honest, Dont's in applying, Poor Preparations, Talking about money too soon, Talking too much, Unprofessional Outfits
Employment and Job Tips | amber | 
January 11, 2010 3:03 pm | 
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