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5 mistakes commonly made during interviewsWhile most people think they have thought about everything when they are attending that all-important interview, unfortunately many forget all about the little things, instead only concentrating on the more important. Here are the 5 most common mistakes that people make during their interview:1. failure to ask questions Throughout the interview, the interviewer will usually ask if you have any questions, never say a plain no, this could lead the interviewer to think that you aren't interested and it also cuts the flow of the conversation to a dead stop. Listen to what the interviewer is saying and make mental notes of questions to ask when given the opportunity. 2. switch off your mobile phone There is nothing worse than getting half way through your interview and things are going well, then your mobile phone rings with that silly tune, then you have to fumble for it and end the call. This is a big no-no and with a little forethought, it can be completely avoided, if you must take your phone with you then remember to put it on silent or better still turn it off completely. 3. research the company beforehand You have made sure you have your resume up to date; you have practiced for hours going through all different types of scenario that could happen during your interview. You are prepared for anything the interviewer could ask you, but then the interviewer smiles and asks you a question relating to the future goals of the company and how you could make a difference. Your face and mind goes blank, you know nothing about the company's goals for the future. You should always make sure you do a little research into the background of the company beforehand; most big companies have websites where information can be found on their background and the company's goals for the future. 4. you are not under interrogation While you might think that the interview is an interrogation it isn't, although you will be asked questions and of course will have to answer, you should also ask questions yourself. You are not there to simply answer questions, you also have to ask your own, you have to make sure that the position you are applying for and the company is suitable for you as well as the interviewer making sure you are right for the position. 5. always try to turn a negative aspect into a positive The interviewer will want to find your weaknesses, be honest and admit you do have them, no one is perfect and the interviewer will of course know this. While you have weaknesses, you should however turn them into positive rather than negative. Admit to your weaknesses and also explain what you are doing to improve in those areas which need it. |
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