10 INTERVIEW DONTS

Hello guys, so I went through some research on mistakes must job seekers make while on an interview. There were so many but decided to put up these 10 common ones. you could also put up your findings to make it more interesting.

BAD TALKS

The last place I worked in was a RAT HOLE!!
This is a No No!!.. You don't expect your new employer to employ someone who bad mouths either his previous work place or previous boss. Even if your last work place wasn't impressive or was hell on earth, there is no need badmouthing. Say nice things and if asked why you left you can just say you needed to add more experience to that which you already have.

NEVER LET NERVOUSNESS SHOW

It is very normal for one to be nervous when going for a job interview. You study so hard and expect that the person behind the interview desk is armed with numerous brain racking questions set for you. But then telling or showing your interviewers that you are nervous sends a message that you lack confidence and guess what, no company or organization would want to take a risk to employ you. Breath in and make them know you are very sure of your self. Also show a cheerful face...😀

I WILL DO WHATEVER, ANYTHING!!

Oh no, you can not do whatever or anything! You have to know what you really have passion and drive for. You shouldn't be the jack of all trade but master of non. Your soon to be employers would like to be sure that you are competent, so telling them you can settle for anything is downgrading your values.

SO TELL ME WHAT YOU DO AROUND HERE

 Please do your research! How would you even send you resume to a company you know next to nothing about. And then, some wouldn't even know the position they filled in for. My dear, are you going for sight seeing or an interview? Some things have to be taken serious. An interview requires preparation, lots of preparation. This shows your interviewer that you are excited about the job. To get started, you can do some online research both on the company and the position you are applying for.

I KNOW I DON'T HAVE MUCH EXPERIENCE

This mistake is often made, especially by recent graduates or those who just recently changed career. When you apologise for skills you do not have at the moment, you are only confirming you are not a great hire. Instead of letting your interviewers see or sense your weakness, you should stay positive, focus on your strengths and archievement. Never bring negatives to your interviewers table. 

IT'S ON MY RESUME

We know that dear. But if you are asked a question you already have an answer to on your resume, it simply means your interviewers require more information from you. It could also be that your interviewers might just want to know if you are articulate and if you have good communication skills. Please do not reference your resume too soon. Answer questions first, that could also be a means to show off.

YES! I HAVE A GREAT ANSWER TO THAT

Its okay to practice the answers to interview questions but please do not memorize it. That is another no no!! When you memorize answers it makes conversation with your interviewers less genuine and stressed. Make it a bit free and lively, show your interviewers that you are relaxed and with much confidence. GOOD LUCK ON THAT..

I DON'T KNOW....

You might practice for a while but that doesn't mean you would know everything. There might be a question that you might have forgotten or not have come across but if you just say " I DON'T KNOW", that would be a wrong approach. Well calm down, take a break then repeat the question in your mind, you could ask for a glass of water if that would make you relax and think. But never say you don't know without thinking about it first.

HOW MUCH VACATION TIME DO I GET?

Really?.. Oga or Madam.. you haven't even been employed yet and you are asking for vacation. Companies need efficient people who can give to the company..make money for them and not just take. If you keep asking questions that spells "whats in it for me" you don't only seem arrogant but also unappealing. Of course companies reward hard working employees but you only get rewarded only when you get employed, so dear stay focused on how to improve the company and not how to get vacations.

SEEKING FOR SELF PITY

We all have our different problems and yes i must admit that some interviewers might just feel sorry for you and give you a job. But then some of them might see your problems as a future problem for the company. You might just not be efficient enough.