What not to do during job interviews

October 29, 2009 by Roy
Filed under: All in a day's work, Articles, Career, employment, roysville, self-help

Here are some interesting job interview no-nos which I have found CNN news and would just like to share them to you.

You may find some of them to be completely absurd, but as the article says, they were actually from actually experiences of the job interviewers.

Here they are, the job interview no-nos:

1. Bad Manners
The article was somewhat ‘nice’ describing them as bad manners, but I believe that they are more appropriately described as ‘irritating’ manners. Things like answering your phone or texting during job interviews, asking for something to eat, or even eating during interviews (remember, these came from actual experiences of interviewers).

2. Being Weird
This is interesting, being separated from ‘Bad Manners’ category, because they could also be classified as such, except that, well… they are weird. One interviewer found out the interviewee was recording the proceedings of the interview. For what reason, they don’t know but they didn’t hire the guy.

3. Bad reason for leaving a job
There are a lot of bad reasons given. One interviewer was left speechless with the answer ‘Well, I’ve been twiddling my thumbs for six months.’ Which means he wasn’t doing anything in his previous job.

4. Nervous tics controlling you
You may not be aware of it, but you may be bouncing your legs to fast and often that it’s shaking the office already. And try not to repeat every sentence or phrase you are saying, so much so that it starting to look like it’s your favorite expression.

5. Giving too much information
If you think that saying how bad your previous employer was would get you sympathy, think again. If you know too much on your employer’s bad habits, skeletons in the closet, and what-have-yous, and disclosed all of these during the interview, you’re in really big trouble!

6. Poor representation
This is given. When you go to an interview, put your best foot forward. That includes not coming in in slippers or sneakers. Your physical appearance would always give the first impression to the interviewer, and most often, it has a great impact on how the interview – and your career, would progress.

7. Coming unprepared
With all the information almost always in the Internet, it is already a mortal to say that you know nothing about the company. Try to research about the company, which most probably would have a website, or ask around if you have to. Get a little background about the company and the position you’re applying for.

A lot can still be added to this bad interview habits, which really happen unfortunately.

Bottom line – do your assignment. Get ready and get prepared, if you want to get hired.

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Comments

8 Comments on What not to do during job interviews

Heather Kephart on Thu, 29th Oct 2009 9:31 am

Thanks for the wonderful job interview tips! Love the suggestion to not be weird. That’s what always gets me.
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Roy Reply:
October 29th, 2009 at 9:34 am

hahaha! why was I not surprised about that?

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DiTesco on Sat, 31st Oct 2009 3:56 pm

Haha, these are really good tips to avoid having a bad interview. Fortunately, those days are gone for me as I am know on the other side of the table, an interviewer, hehe. Anyway, I have not experienced any of the above yet except for the last one which is pretty much common, for some reason.
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Sahara on Sun, 1st Nov 2009 2:01 am

Eating during in interview? EATING during an interview. I do believe it is fair to say recession is not the only cause of lost jobs…
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Ching Ya on Mon, 2nd Nov 2009 5:28 am

I would say first impression is always important during interviews. Always be prepared and remain calm for whatever questions that been thrown to you. Some nice tips shared here. Hopefully it’ll help those who’re in need of this information. ^^

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Get Paid While Blogging on Tue, 3rd Nov 2009 11:16 pm

and please don’t bring your mom, auntie, bf/gf or any chaperon with you during the interview
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Roy Reply:
November 5th, 2009 at 12:47 am

would you believe, I actually saw one interviewee who was bringing HIS mother along

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reyjr on Wed, 4th Nov 2009 9:39 am

Thanks Roy! The last one is especially important from the very beginning – writing your resume for when you apply for the company. Read about the company first, what the are looking for, what the company culture is, etc. Be prepared!
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