Thursday 27 February 2014

"statements" which should be avoided in a interview

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"statements" which should be avoided in a interview



“Me, me, me.” If your entire thought process during your interview is in regard to yourself, it’s going to come through in how you answer questions. The company wants to know what you're going to bring to the position. Don't ask if you can work from home or what the compensation package looks like unless they bring it up.

“I think...” This statement only shows self-doubt -- something you can’t risk in an interview. Drop this phrase and replace it with something more confident like “In my experience..”

“To be honest...” Stating this before you answer a question may lead the interviewer to believe you weren't being honest during the rest of your interview. Avoid this phrase altogether and never lie during an interview.

“My previous employer was awful...” Badmouthing is never a good idea -- it shows you're untrustworthy or disloyal. If you don't have something nice to say about your current or previous employer, then it’s best not to say it at all. Any kind of negativity toward a company or manager might label you as a bad hire.