by Rena Sandou

Created on: July 29, 2010

Going on a job interview? Even if you are fully prepared, there is always a change of a mistake that could be detrimental to landing the job. People often lose the job opportunity leaving them wondering what went wrong. Here are some common mistakes you should avoid during the interview:

1. Act As If You Are Perfect

Trusting yourself is one thing and pretending you are perfect is another. People often make the mistake to say that they are the perfect candidates for the job without showing any signs of doubt. This may be a handicap as you actually give the notion of a person with no self-awareness especially when it is clear that you lack skills. When the interviewer asks you if you can pull it through, do not be afraid to say ‘I am not sure, but I know I will do my best’. He is not trying to find a reason not to hire you but to find the perfect place for you in the company.

2. Be Quiet

Do not be afraid to speak up. Even if you are shy, try not to just answer the questions with a simple yes or no. Show your future boss that you can communicate and will not hide behind your desk every time a customer will ask you something. If you need work in this field, practice a lot before the interview. Ask from your partner or friend to become the interviewer. Practice in front of a mirror but be strict with yourself.

3. Share Too Much

People repeatedly make the mistake to share too much personal info. Blame the rush or the adrenaline, this is a serious mistake that could really break the interview. Answer straight and forward to the questions. No reason to share moments of your personal life that have nothing to do with a job interview.

4. Answer your cell phone

Even if you were too nervous to remember to turn your mobile off, by all means, do not answer it! Apologize for forgetting to turn it off and show that you really mean it. Let your interviewer see that you take this seriously and not just wasting his time.

5. Neglect to Learn the Company

Search and find as much as possible as you can. There is nothing more frustrating than going to a job interview and asking what exactly does this company do. It is ok to ask details of what exactly you will do but it is not accepted not to know the field in which you are trying to get a job.

 6. Don’t Ask Too Much

Show your future boss that you really care for the work. Ask details of your obligations, work time hours, department you will be working in, salary, managerial behavior of the company and so on.

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