Seven Common Mistakes People Make in Interviews | When Life ...

Today we have a contribution from Jen, who writes at The Money Mail, a multi-author personal finance blog. She focuses on topics related career management and productivity. You can follow her posts on @the_money_mail

It?s true that smart people learn from their mistakes but it?s also true that smarter people learn from mistakes of other people. Don?t make these common mistakes candidates make in interviews. Often people are not able to crack interviews not because it was tough but due to silly mistakes. I have experienced this first hand when interviewing candidates for an internship position.? Here are some of the mistakes that are often made by candidates.

1.???? Dressing inappropriately for the interview

It is very difficult to change the first impression you set and your dressing weighs in a lot on the first impression?you create. It is the first thing the interviewer notices when they see you. So it is important to dress up appropriately for the interview. Not all jobs may require you to wear a suit every day; however business suits are the best attire for most interviews. If you are not sure, talk to your head hunter and ask them, what would be an appropriate attire for the day? Wear something that is comfortable and looks professional.

?2.???? Lack of preparation

At times people fail to prepare for some of the common interview questions that always get asked.? This shows that you have not done your homework. Preparing for questions like ?Tell me something about yourself? and ?What are some of strengths and weakness? can you an opportunity to present examples that can let you convey some of your qualities in your much better way. Lack of interest reflects when you are not able to answer a question regarding the company. Prior to any interview, it is expected that a candidate will do some research about the company- its history, products and business purpose. You can find all the information on the website of the company or by talking to people who know about the company, like current and past employees, and clients of the company

?3.?? Lack a positive attitude

An important criterion for any job is positive attitude towards work and life in general. You should never talk negatively regarding your previous organization, your teams and people who you have worked with as it reflects your negativity. And your interviewer will wonder if you would talk about them in a negative light if you move on to something else from here?

?4.???? Hiding information

Do not lie about your work experience, education or skills on your resume. An experienced interviewer can see through your lies easily. Questions during an interview will uncover your lies. If you get by, a background check can easily uncover the truth. Even if you get by during the initial stages and get an offer, the truth may surface at a later point, putting your job, career and reputation at risk. State everything right about your qualification and experience as hiding any information is considered as lies.

?5.???? Discussing salary

Getting paid the right salary is important and you should always negotiate for it, but everything has to be done at the right place and at the right time. You can discuss your salary once you have proved yourself the right candidate. In many organizations, salary negotiations are done with the HR professional, so wait for them to bring up the topic and then you can share your expected salary. If the topic comes up in the interview, it would be wise to say that you are more focused on the work but you expect to be paid a competitive compensation.

?6.???? Arriving late

Arriving late is a mistake that will make you look irresponsible in the eyes of the interviewer. The employer may form an impression that you may also come late for your work on a regular basis. Ensure that you know the place you are asked to reach and how much time it will take you to get there so that you can start your journey accordingly. Keep some buffer. If you do happen to get late for some unavoidable reason, make every effort to let your interviewer know before the schedule time.

?7.???? Being too casual

You should never be too informal with your interviewer, even if the interviewer is taking you out for lunch or meeting you in an informal setting (a common practice at many companies). They may be very relaxed with you as they want to see how you are in normal situations. They may ask questions which are not strictly related to the job, for example questions related to your likes and dislikes. These questions help an interviewer decide your fit with the team. Maintain the balance between being causal and too informal. Answer in a relaxed tone but maintain professionalism.

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Avoiding these common mistakes will help you focus more on your skills and abilities and gain an advantage over people for fall for them. Being well prepared for an interview can make all the difference to your confidence and help you crack the job interview.

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