We’ve shared a lot of tips on how to behave during job interviews (like this and this), but we’ve rarely shared guidance on how to behave inappropriately. There are choices that are clear, such as avoiding being impolite, not arriving late, and not dressing poorly… What about the subtler errors you might make, though, that cost you your next position?
assign blame.
A lot of interview questions are situation-specific. This indicates that you should focus on the solution in your responses and base them on prior experiences. Additional name for this technique is STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
Consider the interview query, “How do you manage challenging situations?” One unfavorable response to this inquiry is to bring up prior conflicts with coworkers and place the blame on your previous company.
Instead, the winning response will accept that challenges might sometimes be unavoidable and that it is how you handle them and the pressure that distinguishes you from other candidates.
Don’t say, “My coworkers couldn’t keep up since my prior boss constantly needed things done at the last minute.”
Choose the kind of scenario you want to explain with care. Although you should provide a solution, you can still discuss how you would have previously worked to reach a deadline. The potential employer views time management, priorities, and putting in extra time favorably. Don’t ever, ever mention names.
Unprofessional conduct
Your business chances can be instantly destroyed by unprofessional behavior. This can take many different forms, like;
- Poor posture and body language
- Rudeness
- Â attitude behavior
- Dispersed
- not making eye contact
- argumentative and defensive
All of this will have an impact on how the interviewer perceives you in general. You’ll alienate the interviewer further by swaying in your chair, avoiding eye contact, or acting defensively in response to challenging questions.
Saying “It’s on my resume” is inappropriate.
The interviewer has just inquired about your experience in a specific area of work, therefore they could want to mention something from your CV that they are already aware of. If you respond, “look at my resume,” you lose the chance to elaborate on the topic the interviewer was interested in.
arrive unprepared
- You are unfamiliar with the business.
- You don’t bring extra copies of your CV with you to the interview.
- No preparations for possible inquiries (although the fact that you are reading this blog right now suggests that you already have one!)
Being unprepared for a job interview carries a variety of negative implications in the eyes of an employer. If you don’t bother doing your homework, you can’t genuinely be devoted to or interested in the role. You lack organization and time management skills, which made it difficult for you to prepare for the interview. perhaps you’re winging it This kind of situation and an arrogant manner do not impress the interviewer.
Personal information disclosure.
You shouldn’t bring up sensitive topics like your age, marital status, race, or religion during a job interview. You are not required to respond to any personal questions unrelated to the position that the interviewer may ask you.
Additionally, avoid bringing up these topics on your own. . This is because it may put you at risk of bias. discrimination It can happen when the hiring manager becomes aware of personal characteristics that have nothing to do with the role you are applying for and takes them into account when making a hiring decision.
Doubt (not everything in this sentence is bad!).
Have faith in yourself. Remember why you applied for the position in the first place, and have faith that you are the best candidate. Nerves can occasionally overcome us during a job interview, casting mistrust on our abilities, especially if a challenging question is posed. However, the best defense against this is to plan ahead of time.
Make sure you have lots of examples from real-world situations to support how your existing talents and expertise may benefit the new role. This manner, serves as a constant reminder that you are capable and knowledgeable in a particular topic area (up until the interview day).
What to avoid saying:
“I’m aware that my experience is limited,”
“I’m very anxious.”
“I’m not sure if I could pull that off.”
What do you think about what the interview doesn’t accomplish? Let us know in the comments section.