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12 THINGS YOU SHOULD NEVER DO AT AN INTERVIEW
Nobody likes awkward moments, especially not in an interview…
The problem is, when you worry so much about making sure every little thing
goes right, it’s easy to forget about the things that could go wrong. So how can
you ensure that you have an embarrassment free interview experience ?
Here are these 12 things all interviewees hope they don’t do on the big day,
and how to avoid them
1. BE LATE
Let’s face it, turning up to late to an interview is never an option. It only leaves
you looking unprofessional and organised. And/or sweaty.
Use your trusty GPS device to plan your route in advance, and always add an
extra half an hour onto your expected journey time, just in case. After all, the
GPS has an extensive history of failing us…
2. HAVE YOUR PHONE ON LOUD
You know how embarrassing it in when your phone goes off in the cinema?
Yeah, this is worse.
For your own interview safety, always remember to turn everything off before
you go in. At the very least, leave it on silent. Especially if you have a
questionable ringtone that could potentially cause offence or embarrassment –
we’re looking at you, Vanilla Ice.
Oh, and don’t attempt to check your messages or missed calls on-the-fly
either. Recruiters are understanding, but they’re not idiots.
3. USE EXCESSIVE SLANG
The formality of your speech is partly dependent on the role you’re going for
and the type of company they are. But as a general rule, we’d avoid using
slang.
Remember: although you should feel comfortable around your interviewers,
they’re not your best friends just yet. Mate’s, bro’s and bae’s are never
appropriate.
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12 THINGS YOU SHOULD NEVER DO AT AN INTERVIEW
Nobody likes awkward moments, especially not in an interview…
The problem is, when you worry so much about making sure every little thing
goes right, it’s easy to forget about the things that could go wrong. So how can
you ensure that you have an embarrassment free interview experience ?
Here are these 12 things all interviewees hope they don’t do on the big day,
and how to avoid them
1. BE LATE
Let’s face it, turning up to late to an interview is never an option. It only leaves
you looking unprofessional and organised. And/or sweaty.
Use your trusty GPS device to plan your route in advance, and always add an
extra half an hour onto your expected journey time, just in case. After all, the
GPS has an extensive history of failing us…
2. HAVE YOUR PHONE ON LOUD
You know how embarrassing it in when your phone goes off in the cinema?
Yeah, this is worse.
For your own interview safety, always remember to turn everything off before
you go in. At the very least, leave it on silent. Especially if you have a
questionable ringtone that could potentially cause offence or embarrassment –
we’re looking at you, Vanilla Ice.
Oh, and don’t attempt to check your messages or missed calls on-the-fly
either. Recruiters are understanding, but they’re not idiots.
3. USE EXCESSIVE SLANG
The formality of your speech is partly dependent on the role you’re going for
and the type of company they are. But as a general rule, we’d avoid using
slang.
Remember: although you should feel comfortable around your interviewers,
they’re not your best friends just yet. Mate’s, bro’s and bae’s are never
appropriate.
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