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BE ARROGANT AND OVER CONFIDENT
Being confident in your abilities and expressing why you’re the right fit for a
role is fine, but don’t overdo it. There’s a fine line between wanting the job and
seeming entitled to it.
It’s okay to talk about your previous achievements, and ask about potential
promotions within the role, but it’s not okay to tell the interviewer that you want
their job. Because nobody likes to show-off…
5. DRESS INAPPROPRIATELY
Interview outfit etiquette isn’t exactly set in stone, but there is one simple rule
to remember:it’s always better to be overdressed than underdressed.
Try your outfit on beforehand, make sure everything fits, sort out any
accessories. After all, the last thing you want to do is spend hours before an
interview trying to find your other black sock or a pair of tights without a rip in
them.
Interview outfit tip:trackie bottoms are never acceptable.
6. MOAN ABOUT YOUR CURRENT EMPLOYER
OK, so your favourite mug went missing and you’re heartbroken. We get it. But
even if you’re 100% sure it was probably Tim from Accounts who took it, an
interview probably isn’t a good time to start voicing all of the feels.
Avoid the temptation to express how much you dislike your current boss, or
complain about your colleagues, and be as positive as possible. Sound like a
team player, not someone who holds a grudge.
7. LIE
This might be true, but it’s risky business, and it rarely works out for the best.
You’ll only end up stumbling over yourself when asked to elaborate your story,
and there’ll be tell-tale signs from your body language that could give it all
away.
So be honest about your genuine achievements and experience, and it will
work in your favour. And if not, get ready for the most awkward first day ever
when you eventually get the job and you have to reveal that you can’t actually
speak Portuguese.
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Being confident in your abilities and expressing why you’re the right fit for a
role is fine, but don’t overdo it. There’s a fine line between wanting the job and
seeming entitled to it.
It’s okay to talk about your previous achievements, and ask about potential
promotions within the role, but it’s not okay to tell the interviewer that you want
their job. Because nobody likes to show-off…
5. DRESS INAPPROPRIATELY
Interview outfit etiquette isn’t exactly set in stone, but there is one simple rule
to remember:it’s always better to be overdressed than underdressed.
Try your outfit on beforehand, make sure everything fits, sort out any
accessories. After all, the last thing you want to do is spend hours before an
interview trying to find your other black sock or a pair of tights without a rip in
them.
Interview outfit tip:trackie bottoms are never acceptable.
6. MOAN ABOUT YOUR CURRENT EMPLOYER
OK, so your favourite mug went missing and you’re heartbroken. We get it. But
even if you’re 100% sure it was probably Tim from Accounts who took it, an
interview probably isn’t a good time to start voicing all of the feels.
Avoid the temptation to express how much you dislike your current boss, or
complain about your colleagues, and be as positive as possible. Sound like a
team player, not someone who holds a grudge.
7. LIE
This might be true, but it’s risky business, and it rarely works out for the best.
You’ll only end up stumbling over yourself when asked to elaborate your story,
and there’ll be tell-tale signs from your body language that could give it all
away.
So be honest about your genuine achievements and experience, and it will
work in your favour. And if not, get ready for the most awkward first day ever
when you eventually get the job and you have to reveal that you can’t actually
speak Portuguese.
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