It's easy to make a mistake when you are at a job interview. In fact, sometimes you don't even know you're making a mistake. I've
spoken to several job seekers who didn't realize that it wasn't acceptable to
walk into an interview with a cup or coffee or a bottle of water.
I've also spoken to
applicants who have erred on the side of being too early for a job interview or
dressing too casually or even too over-dressed for the job or the company. They
thought they were doing the right thing. Instead, they ended up not making the
best impression.
Some of the interview
mistakes made most frequently should be obvious, others
aren't as clear, especially if you haven't interviewed much or in a while. Here
are the top 50 most common interview mistakes to review so you can avoid making
them.
Top
50 Interview Mistakes
1.
Dressing inappropriately.
2.
Not taking a
phone interview as seriously as an in-person interview.
3.
Leaving your
cell phone on.
4.
Chewing gum.
5.
Bringing a
cup of coffee or other drink with you.
6.
Bringing
another person with you to the interview.
7.
Wearing sunglasses.
8.
Showing up early.
9.
Showing up late.
10.
Showing up
hungover and/or really tired.
11.
Going to the
interview if you are really sick.
12.
Not knowing
the interviewer's name.
13. Not
introducing yourself.
14.
Leaving a
Bluetooth earpiece on.
15. Texting
during the interviewer.
16.
Interrupting
the interviewer to take a call.
17.
Have
background noise (kids, pets, etc.) during a phone interview.
18.
Wearing too
much much perfume or cologne.
19.
Wearing a hat
or cap to the interview.
20.
Not bringing
extra copies of your resume.
22.
Depending on
the job, not bringing a portfolio of your work.
23. Playing
with your hair.
24.
Saying
"ummm" or "you know" or "like" too often.
25.
Mumbling and
using poor grammar.
26. Talking
too much.
27.
Cutting off
the interviewer's question.
28. Not
talking enough.
29. Not
smiling enough.
30.
Telling jokes
and laughing too much.
31.
Not making
eye contact with the interviwer.
32.
Criticizing
your last company or boss.
33.
Not
remembering your work history.
34.
Checking your
notes for an answer to a question.
35.
Not following
directions if you're given a test.
36.
Not being
prepared to answer questions.
37.
Not paying
attention to the questions you're asked.
38.
Not taking
the time to research the company prior to the interview.
39.
Forgetting
the name of the company you are interviewing with.
40.
Forgetting
the names of the companies you've worked for in the past.
41.
Not
remembering the job you applied for.
42.
Telling the
interviewer that you really need the job.
43.
Telling the
interviwer that you need the money.
44.
Not knowing
enough about the company you are interviewing with.
45.
Asking about
time off in your first interview.
46.
Asking about
salary and benefits right away.
47.
When asked
"Why do you want to work for our company?" providing answers that are
focused on you instead of on how you will benefit the company.
48.
Not have
relevant questions to ask when asked, "What questions do you have?"
49.
Neglecting to
thank the interviewer for the opportunity to meet with him or her.
50.
Not sending a
thank you note after the interviewer.
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