Even More Job Interview Mistakes...
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| 8. Making a weak first impression |
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Unfortunately, no matter how hard the interviewer tries, a lot of "don't want to hire them" decisions are made in the first few minutes of contact. If you make a strong first impression, the interviewer will be more inclined to overlook "imperfections" in your answers.
Make sure you know what to wear and have checked out the latest job interview etiquette. |
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| 9. Not having researched the company |
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As a general rule, the more famous the brand, the more they will expect you to have done your homework. Researching the company shows you're serious about the job.
Example from a real interview for a major food brand: |
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Candidate: "Hello Mr. Interviewer. Yes, I'd love to work for your company. I think your brand is great and I really believe I could make a contribution to your marketing strategy."
Interviewer: "So what do you think about our current merchandising, compared to our competition?"
Candidate: "Oh... Errr.... Well, I haven't had time to check it out, really."
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Likelihood of getting the job? Low. |
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| 10. Putting your foot in it an not noticing |
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This can be the most unnerving of all job interview blunders.
Yes, we know, you didn't mean to put your foot in it. But it doesn't really matter what you intended. What counts is how the other person reacts.
So what can you do?
Be prepared to say "sorry, that's not what I meant!" This requires you to pay attention to the interviewer, rather than your own thoughts and feelings. Once you've apologised, leave it there, take a deep breath to help you relax and move on with the job interview. |
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