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Things Not to Say During Job Interviews

Things Not to Say During Job Interviews

Nerves can get the best of you during an interview. Anxiety causes slips of the tongue that will leave you kicking yourself and interviewers scratching their heads. Nervousness is normal, and interviewers expect you to have jitters. But there is a line between a healthy dose of apprehension and panicking to the point of having verbal diarrhea.

The three statements below are the most common negative statements made by interviewees.

Negative statement #1: “I’m here to interview you as well. I have a couple of questions that I intend to ask you.”

Reason to avoid: Though it’s true that the interview should be a two-way street, there is such a thing as being too aggressive. You will have an opportunity to ask questions. Don’t announce your intention to do so. It’s not necessary, and it’s bad form. Instead, simply ask questions throughout the interview or wait until the interviewer asks if you have any questions.

Negative statement #2: “Before we go further, what is the salary for the position? I don’t want to waste your time or mine.” Reason to avoid: Making this negative statement puts the interviewer on the defensive. He’ll question your intentions and most likely go through the formality of the interview having already eliminated your candidacy. The statement is also a tactical error because salary is always flexible. Requesting the interviewer to reveal salary before you have the opportunity to sell yourself will surely backfire because the interviewer didn’t have the chance to assess your skills. If you have a notion that the salary may be too low, remain calm; go through the motions of the interview; and hear what the interviewer has to say. You might be surprised by the outcome.

Negative statement #3: “I’m not sure I want this position.”

Reason to avoid: An interview setting is not a confessional. Your interview goal is to receive a job offer, even if you aren’t sure whether you want the job. Set aside your unenthusiastic inner thoughts, and focus your energy on discovering information about the position and the hiring organization. Who knows, you may change your mind once you hear all the facts.

CONCLUSION It’s fine to challenge the interviewer. However, you should do so with finesse. Creating an uncomfortable environment will make the interview memorable, but not in a positive way. Interviews are only as daunting as you decide they are. With that in mind, make a conscious decision to enjoy the process. Take in what the interviewer has to say. And don’t look for an opportunity to pounce on his/her word.

Author : Linda Matias
 

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Linda Matias Certified in all three areas of the job search - Certified Interview Coach (CIC), Job & Career Transition Coach (JCTC), and Nationally Certified Resume Writer (NCRW) - Linda Matias is qualified to assist you in your career transition, whether it be a complete career makeover, interview preparation, or resume assistance. Linda is the former president of the National Resume Writers' Association who is the author of two books: 201 Knockout Answers to Tough Interview Questions and How to Say It: Job Interviews. Both books can be found at Amazon.com or your local bookstore. You can contact Linda Matias at linda@careerstrides.com  or visit her website www.careerstrides.com for additional career advice and to view resume samples.