{"id":127172,"date":"2018-09-17T02:00:36","date_gmt":"2018-09-17T09:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/?p=127172"},"modified":"2018-10-01T10:39:17","modified_gmt":"2018-10-01T17:39:17","slug":"what-not-to-do-in-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/what-not-to-do-in-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"HR Recruiters Reveal 8 Things You Should Never Do in an Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"

You’ve probably read all the tips on how to prep for a job interview, but what about tips on what you shouldn’t<\/em> do? Turns out, there are quite a few things that can actually sabotage your chance at landing your dream job.<\/p>\n

From making too many jokes to not doing your research, we asked eight recruiters to share the most common mistakes people make in interviews.<\/p>\n

Rambling<\/strong>
\n\u201cThe number one annoying thing candidates do in interviews is when they drag their story. Instead of briefly answering a question, they give a 10-minute ramble with no direct answer. This forces us to either ask the question in another way, which ultimately takes away from another question that should be asked (especially if your interviews are back-to-back), or sit through another 10-minute story that still doesn’t answer the question.\u201d \u2014 Heidi Lynne Kurter, HR, Team and Leadership Development Consultant<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dodging questions<\/strong>
\n\u201cThere are times when candidates hesitate to answer in the negative, thinking a ‘no’ would lead to rejection. Instead of saying ‘no,’ they frame completely irrelevant answers to the question being asked, which is a huge turn-off. It\u2019s similar to asking someone, \u2018Did you have breakfast today?\u2019 and receiving an answer, \u2018Oh, I went for dinner yesterday.\u2019\u201d \u2014 Gargi Rajan, Head of HR at Mettl<\/strong><\/p>\n

Making too many jokes<\/strong>
\n“The most annoying thing a candidate can do during an interview is to make jokes the entire time. A little friendly banter can lighten the mood and help put people at ease, but if a candidate has to insert humor into every answer and interaction, it makes me question whether they’ll be able to be serious when the time comes.” \u2014 Meghann Arnold, Director of Team Success at Readers.com<\/strong><\/p>\n

Showing up late<\/strong>
\n“Arriving late to your job interview can be extremely off-putting to any interviewer because they scheduled a part of their day specifically to meet with you and discuss the available position. Prepare to leave a little earlier than usual, especially if there’s traffic, so you arrive 10 to 15 minutes before the interview starts.” \u2014 Dana Case, Director of Operations at MyCorporation<\/strong><\/p>\n

Not doing your research<\/strong>
\n\u201cResearch the company you\u2019re applying to, whether it\u2019s through a third party or the employer itself. There are countless times per week I speak to candidates and they\u2019ll say \u2018I\u2019m sorry, I\u2019ve applied to so many jobs, which one is this again?\u2019 Hiring managers and recruiters have taken the time to do their due diligence regarding your candidacy. It\u2019s best for candidates to do the same.\u201d \u2014 Catt Medina, Regional Talent Director at Ingenia Talent (East Coast)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kissing up<\/strong>
\n\u201cI love a compliment as much as the next person. However, I\u2019m not going to hire you because you love my dress, my office, the question I asked, my website, etc. Too much kiss up too soon, is super annoying.\u201d \u2014 Brianna Rooney, F<\/strong>ounder and CEO of Techees<\/strong><\/p>\n

Not preparing<\/strong>
\n\u201cSome people aren\u2019t ready for the interview. They haven\u2019t spent time reflecting on their past experiences or considered how their current experiences are valid and valuable in various industries. Result: It\u2019s hard to pitch the candidate to the hiring manager.\u201d \u2014 Caroline Stokes, Executive Recruiter and Host of The Emotionally Intelligent Recruiter podcast<\/strong><\/p>\n

Badmouthing your former employees<\/strong>
\n\u201cAn interview is the place to showcase your skills, not bash your micromanaging boss. Many candidates think this makes them look ‘better’ than their last employer, but it actually makes them look petty and makes recruiters wonder what they’d say if something went south after hiring them.\u201d \u2014 EB Sanders, Recruiter and Career Coach<\/strong><\/p>\n

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