There are thousands of candidates that are applying for one job posting. It is important that you have the skill to stand out from other candidates. Looking for a job is one of the most stressful times for any candidate. When you are out of work the desperation of getting a job is highest. A candidate needs preparation, energy, enthusiasm, and strategy in order to crack an interview.
It is very important for the candidate to practice the interview before actually appearing for it. A candidate should research well about the skill that is needed while going for an interview. It is important for you to tell the interviewer appropriately why you should be hired and how you are better than other candidates. You might be very qualified for a job but fail to show it to the interview. So it is important for you to learn the art of the interview. Many people tell you what you should do before giving an interview. We are telling you the things that people generally ignore, we will provide you all the things you should avoid in an interview.
10 Things To Avoid Before Appearing For An Interview
1. Not Doing Your Research
You might think that you have enough skills for an interview and you can crack it without preparing for it. But this can be one of your biggest mistakes. You should never be overconfident about yourself. Always prepare before going for an interview. Even if you have enough experience in an industry it is important that you do your research properly.
2. Dressing Inappropriately
The first thing an interviewer will notice is your clothes. Even if you have amazing communication skills with great looks. But it is very important to dress accordingly. The dressing makes your first impression. Smart casuals might be the trend of the season but you cannot ignore the power of professional attire. It makes you stand out and also gives you confidence. It also shows your seriousness for an interview. The interviewer understands that you actually want to get selected and are prepared for it. So, never dress inappropriately if you want to clear an interview.
3. Arriving late
No company would want to hire latecomers. Whatever job you do, punctuality is one of the skills every company wants in their employee. If you arrive late for the interview, you make it very clear that your time management skills are not good. The interviewer will make a negative image of you even before the interview starts. While going for the interview make sure that you arrive before time, plan your day’s schedule in a way that you arrive in your interview 5-10 minutes early. You never know what emergency might come your way so having some extra time can really help you.
4. Do not use your mobile
Checking your phone in between an interview for any purpose for call, text, checking time is rude. You should never touch your mobile while you are in an interview. Always make sure that your mobile is in silent mode so you do not get distracted while sitting in an interview. Even if you have forgotten to keep it on the silent make and you get a text in between, ignore it. Do not see whose message you have got. By checking your phone you give an indirect message to your interviewer that you are not serious about the job.
5. Not Knowing Anything About the Company
There are a few questions that are very common and you know they will be asked to you in an interview. One of them is “What do you know about our company?” Make sure you research it and have a good idea about the vision and mission of a company. Check what will be your responsibilities in the company and how your skills will be a great help for the company. You should know about the history of the company. This is one of the ways to impress the interviewer.
6. Do Not Talk Too Much
Listen to the questions of the interview very carefully. Give a clear and crisp answer for what he is asking. If he is asking about your details do not start explaining everything about your life such as friends and family. No interviewer likes a candidate that talks too much. You should never be too frank with your interviewer. It is a professional situation and even if your interviewer is warm and kind you should never get sidetracked and start talking about the things that are not asked of you.
7. Badmouthing Past Employers
You will always be asked about your previous experience, company, colleagues, and seniors. Make sure you are never speaking negatively about your previous company. Doing so will give an idea to the interviewer that you will do the same when you leave his company. Always talk about the learnings you have taken from your last company and if asked about a hard time or conflict about your previous company you should know how to handle it sophisticatedly. Talking bad about the previous company will only make you look negative which you surely do not want.
8. Not Taking Care Of Your Body Language
An interviewer has all the skills to assess you. He/she not only assesses what you are saying but also how you are saying it. Body language makes a great difference in your interview. You should follow all the aspects of the correct body language such as making eye contact, not moving your hands and legs, taking care of your facial expressions, shaking your hand first, etc. Body language shows how a mannered person you are. So, whenever you are giving an interview do not just focus on what you are saying but also take care of how you are saying it.
9. Keeping A Drink With You
This might not seem very serious but it is one of the things you should take seriously. Taking a drink with you while going in an interview room such as coffee, soda or even a water bottle is not appropriate. It is very unprofessional if you go with a drink in your hands. If you think you are going to feel thirsty inside, keep yourself hydrated before going into the room but having a drink in front of you can distract you. It is a small thing but you should definitely avoid it.
10. Not Paying Attention
Make sure your whole concentration is in the interview. Do not get distracted by anything around you. You should not want to miss any question you are asked. Even if you think you have made a mistake while answering a question, do not keep thinking about it. Doing so will only result in making more errors in the upcoming questions. Be an active listener asking your interviewer to repeat something only shows that you are not paying full attention and this is what your interviewer will never appreciate. You might have to meet your interviewer in a public place but make sure you pay full attention regardless of the place.
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