Avoid these interview blunders if you want to have a chance

 You should have passed the initial resume screening by the time you get to the interview. You may have also passed a phone test intended to eliminate candidates from consideration.

You've taken a step closer to landing the job you want. Now is not the time to relax; rather, it is the moment to step up your game and avoid making one of these common blunders.

 

Being a non-professional

 

Any human resource professional will tell you horror stories about candidates who were late, dressed poorly, took a phone call during an interview, or told offensive jokes. Needless to say, these are the people that are automatically ruled out of the running for the job.

 

Inappropriate clothes is defined as any attire that does not correspond to the position you are applying for. This might be anything from a scuffed shoe to a too-short skirt, too-tight slacks, a blouse buttoned too low, dirty apparel, or scuffed shoes.

 

Never answer your phone or send a text message during an interview. In fact, it's critical to turn off your phone before entering the room and forget about it until you exit. If there is a serious emergency and you must keep the phone on, make sure to explain your situation briefly and request permission to do so.

 

Keep your etiquette in mind at all times. Shaking hands, saying "please" and "thank you," looking people in the eyes, and waiting to be requested to sit before taking a seat at the table are all examples of this. It also means not getting too personal or making controversial remarks. When it comes to the tone of the interview, always allow the interviewer take the lead. And don't, under any circumstances, interrupt the interviewer when he's asking a question.

 

Not Getting Ready

 

There is no reason why any applicant should not be prepared with excellent responses to the most often asked queries. Keep your responses brief and to-the-point, while ensuring that you provide enough information to fully address the questions. Count how many times you use hesitating phrases like "uh" or "like" while preparing and keep them to a minimal.

 

You'll be asked difficult questions, such as describing a period when you didn't get along with a coworker or disagreed with your employer. Repeat these questions a few times more. Make sure you don't seem like you're complaining or slamming someone else when you respond to the inquiry.

 

Another major blunder is failing to investigate the company or the role. Even for private companies, there are far too many internet networking sites where topics like culture and expectations are addressed, so there's no reason to go into an interview blind. If all else fails, phone the person who scheduled your interview and inquire about the interview process, business culture, and clothing code.

 

Being Unconfident

 

During an interview, you must present yourself as the best applicant. Make sure you have specific responses relating to why you are a good candidate. These responses should explicitly connect your talents and expertise to the job's needs.

 

Being self-assured also means that your background and knowledge can stand on their own. Those who lack confidence are more likely to lie or twist the truth. The interview is effectively over if a candidate is detected in a lie or a misrepresentation.

 

It's also crucial to pay attention to your body language. Fidgeting, hair twisting, nail biting, or toe tapping are all signs that you may be unsure of your talents and abilities. If you're confident but worried, practise some deep breathing or relaxing techniques that you may utilise right before the interview to get rid of certain nervous tics.

 

Not Giving Your Full Attention During the Interview

 

There are certain candidates who will show up for the interview, answer questions with the fewest words possible, and never offer extra information. When a hiring manager must choose between two candidates with equal qualifications, he will nearly always choose the candidate who expresses the most enthusiasm for the job.

 

During the interview, most hiring managers will share extra information about the company or the position. They can hint that the department will expand in the next year or two, or that a promotion chance will be available soon. When these kinds of signals are delivered, you must express your interest in the new knowledge.

 

It's also vital to keep in mind that the recruiting manager will almost probably conduct a social network search on you. Consider your internet presence to be an important component of the interview, and treat it with the same care you would your outfit. Remove any objectionable personal information from your profile and edit it to reflect your professional image.

 

You are supposed to ask about the next steps in the process and thank the interviewer at the conclusion of the interview. If you don't, you might be implying that you're not interested in the job.