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Things To Avoid While Interview


Things To Avoid While Interview

The interview is like an exam for the candidates regarding following criteria:

  1. Quality for the particular job.

  2. Desire to do the job and achieve goals.

  3. Able to survive with current culture.

Below are the things that can knock you out of interview:

  • Negative comments about past employers: Talking negative about the past employers puts bad impression on the prospective employers. This shows later you will create problem for the management.

  • Asking for special hours: Asking for any special kind of treatment while interview, one can only think about such special request once you are comfortably hired.

  • Avoid salary discussion: Let your prospective employers to start with salary discussions. There is no problem in asking about the range of the position.

  • Asking about vacation, sick leave or holidays: This can prove harmful because it shows your interest more in holidays rather than working days. A hardworking and skillful employee focus more on doing a job.

  • Avoid saying things which you can\'t do: Speaking about the things which you cannot perform like answering the phones, or file, or working overtime. Always apply for the position that is appropriate for you.

  • Research about the company: Do research on details of the company. You can find details from net.

  • Avoid saying that “I don\'t have negative points”: Negative qualities can asked by the interviewer and also ask you, how you can improve such qualities.

  • Avoid arguments: The interview is not the place to argue and put your opinion forcefully. Once you get selected you will have ample of time to learn about the company and give your suggestions.

  • Avoid complaining: Don\'t discuss anything about your personal problem during interview. Display yourself as a confident, strong, and capable person who can face the challenges.

  • Do not make any dishonest statements: Honesty is the best way to achieve success. Because the truth cannot be hidden for a long time, it comes out at certain point of time.





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