Some people shoot themselves in the foot in an interview and some interviewers just can't get over it. You need to choose your words very carefully and think through your answers. You also have to be on your best behavior. Below are just a few things NOT to say/do in your interview. Yes, candidate's or mine have said/done these things over the years. I'll add more in the coming weeks.Do not say/do:
- "I have other offers but, yours pays a lot more and that's why I'm interested."
- "I have demonstrated experience. Here, look at this..." They proceed to hand over stacks of paper including old references, marketing plans, reports they've done, misc papers etc. Not good.
- Never bring a gun into an interview. Yes, someone came into my office one day and it fell out of their briefcase. Not good!
- Never walk around your interviewer's desk and show them something on their own computer.
- Why did you leave your job? "My old boss was a jackass and the company was going bankrupt."
- Never ever answer your cell phone during an interview and talk to the person calling!
Be confident and smart with your answers. Think first and you will be just fine.
Till next time. Good luck! Scott
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