20 Things You Should Never Say in a Job Interview
A job interview is like a romantic date. Here is how you can charm your way into the job of your dreams.
The interview pitfalls are endless. While everything in your resume may indicate that you are the right person for the job, just a wrong phrase, or even a word, is enough to ruin your effort. The hiring manager will remember the blunder and not the sales you (claim to) have made for your previous company.
Avoid the following phrases, and everything will go well.
“So, what are you guys doing here?”
If you do not know the No1 interview rule, you better not show up at all. We always research the company; we always learn as much as we can; we are the ones who have to convince them that we are the best fit for their business.
“We didn’t do well with my boss”
Even if your boss was Darth Vader, your tone when talking about them should be as neutral as possible. Gossiping about former coworkers shows that you were the bad apple and that there was a reason why others didn’t like you.
“Sorry, I’m nervous about this interview”
If you have such anxiety now, what will you do when the first crisis pops up? Or when the deadline is so tight and the risk…
