Top Interview Mistakes

I love job interviews - JUST KIDDING. Do you everahead of time what you want to tell the prospective
wonder if people who say they like job interviewsemployers. Then, during the interviews, use the
are a little crazy? Who really likes them? Apparentlyquestions to get those points across.
some people. Whether you like to interview or not,Also, when you are in an interview it is only natural
chances are you might have to given the nature ofthat you will get to ask a few questions. The old
Britain's economy.saying, "there is no stupid questions," does not apply
Your performance on a job interview will obviouslyhere. Do not ask the person interviewing you if they
determine whether or not you get hired. Many of uslike their job. What if they hate it? You will obviously
leave interviews feeling like we did amazing and thenmake them uncomfortable. Instead, ask insightful
never get the job. Why is this? It could be thatquestions that pertain to the job.
someone better came along. Or, it might be that weNext, avoid the negative. You are trying to sell
did fine in the interview, however, we made commonyourself in an interview. Paint yourself as positively as
mistakes that ultimately ruined our chances at gettingpossible. Figure out how to answer each question to
the job. What are these mistakes? And, how canmake you look better. And, if something comes up
you avoid doing them so you can ensure that youthat you cannot answer or do not understand, use
are chosen for the job instead of the otherthat to your advantage. Discuss your willingness to
candidates?learn and your work ethic. Good companies are full of
One of the biggest mistakes people make when itindividuals who work hard and are willing to learn
comes to a job interview is "going with the flow." Itfrom each other.
is natural to assume that since you are not in controlRemember - be positive. There is nothing worse than
of the questions that you are not in control of thesomeone who is negative or unsure of his or her
interview. This, however, is just not true. When youabilities. Stay optimistic and the right job will be just
go with the flow, you often lose your chance toaround the corner!
address important topics. Make sure that you know