12 Things to NEVER Say In a Job Interview
📚 Main Topics
Preparation and Understanding the Role
- Importance of reading the job description.
- Asking informed questions about the role.
Avoiding Overstatements
- Claims like "I can handle any situation" can come off as unrealistic.
- Be specific about your skills and experiences.
Discussing Salary
- Timing and phrasing matter when asking about salary.
- Show consideration for the interviewer's time.
Professionalism in Discussions
- Avoid bashing previous employers.
- Maintain a positive tone about past experiences.
Confidence vs. Cockiness
- Balance confidence with humility.
- Practice responses to avoid sounding arrogant.
Expressing Need for the Job
- Focus on enthusiasm rather than desperation.
- Highlight what excites you about the role.
Managing Nerves
- It's okay to be nervous; don’t explicitly state it.
- Show that you care about the opportunity.
Name Dropping
- Avoid mentioning referrals in a way that implies entitlement.
- Discuss how you prepared for the interview instead.
Familiarity with the Company
- Know the company’s products and services.
- Avoid mentioning competitors or unrelated products.
Distractions During the Interview
- Turn off phones and notifications to maintain focus.
- Ensure a distraction-free environment.
Asking Questions
- Always have questions prepared for the end of the interview.
- Demonstrates genuine interest in the position.
✨ Key Takeaways
- Preparation is crucial; know the job description and the company.
- Be mindful of how you present your skills and experiences.
- Maintain professionalism and positivity throughout the interview.
- Show enthusiasm for the role without appearing desperate.
- Always have questions ready to ask at the end of the interview.
🧠 Lessons
- Practice Makes PerfectRehearse your answers to strike the right balance between confidence and humility.
- Stay InformedFamiliarize yourself with the company and its products to engage meaningfully.
- Be ProfessionalAvoid negative comments about past employers and personal issues.
- Engagement is KeyShow interest by asking thoughtful questions at the end of the interview.
By following these guidelines, candidates can improve their chances of making a positive impression during interviews.
Transcript excerpt
0:00 honestly getting an interview is hard enough that we do not need to Fumble the ball once we get in there so let's talk about the 12 things you never want to say in an interview but before we get into it if we haven't met my name is Cassandra I'm a career strategist and speaker and I want to talk about all things with your career whether that's job search to promotion and just enjoying the work we do because that's where we spend a lot of our lives so let's talk about those 12 things number 12. please don't ask at the end what
0:30 would I do in this role huh did you not read the job description did you not do your due diligence now this one and a couple of the others I'm going to talk about it really comes down to the way you're asking something so you can ask about the role in an interview but I wouldn't ask it in terms of like well what would I do in this role I would say something like you know I read the job description and I talked to so and so in the department but I would love to hear in your words what you see the
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Questions & Answers
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