Top 5 Mistakes Candidates Do at an Interview

Ok, let’s confront it, interviews are tough. Irrespective of the profession you are in, at one point of time almost everyone has to face an interview. The simple reason behind this fact is that the dynamics of face to face communication involved in the entire interview process are prone to a lot of external factors and barriers.

So, here we get an attempt to enlist top 5 mistakes that job seekers make during an interview that prove to be the deal breakers:

·         Not Enough Research:

Rule no. 1, always go through the company profile and do simple research about the position you were offered. It would not only prove to be handy when you have to ask questions when you are at the interview, but also would give you a clear idea about how you would fit in the organization.

·         Talking Too Much Or Being Verbose:

Some of us have the habit of blabbering out when we are either nervous or are over excited. Try to avoid using slang words. Keep your answers short and to the point.

·         Too Much Of Negatives:

Well, we get it, perhaps your previous job sucked or you had a mean boss. But it doesn’t explain why the negative experiences should be brought to the table when you are just a step farther from a new job. Always present your answers in as best positive way as possible.

·         Lack of Verbal Feedback In The Form Of Asking Questions: Interviews are called interviews for a reason; they not merely offer the employers a peek into the nominee but also run the other way round. Not asking enough relevant questions to the interviewer might make you come off as disinterested.

·     Overconfidence and Hard Sell: confidence is you and overconfidence is nay. Strain and bring into perspective the skills that you ACTUALLY have. If you give way to embody anything that is on your resume, believe me, the decline could be a tough one.