- Go unprepared
A lack of understanding of the position and the company will lead
to poor answers to questions asked.
- Be nervous
Although this may seem like a difficult thing, remember that you
will answer accurately when you are focused on the questions being
asked.
- Be negative about yourself
Put down current and previous employers, their procedures or
company. Always be positive.
- Research failure.
The interview is not the time for research. Find out the company's
products and services, annual sales, structure and other key
information from the Internet, the public library, professional
magazines or from former employees.
- Can't articulate your own strengths and
weaknesses
Be able to specify your major strengths. & weaknesses.
- Dont Complain
Dont compalin about present employer, or former employer, or the
competition.
- Don't ask about compensation and /or benefits
too soon.
Wait for the interviewer to bring up these issues - after the
discussion of qualifications and the company's needs and wants.
- Do not fidget or keep looking at your watch
during the interview.
- No smoking, no gum, no drinking.
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