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What you should NOT say in an Interview!
You have gone to the effort to get your CV right, your Cover Letter perfect and now you are invited to an Interview. This is not the time to slip up and say something to ruin your chances. Here are some of the main things you should AVOID saying whilst in the Interview room:
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Salary
Before you applied for the job you were probably already aware of the salary or there about. Your first interview is not the time to ask what your salary is going to be and it is always a difficult subject to start. Usually the Interviewer will ask you what you are expecting anyway so this will initiate a conversation about the salary where you can carefully ask the questions you have and negotiate.
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Disliking Companies/Bosses
If you have had any bad experiences with previous employers/employees/companies, it is better not to discuss this with the Interviewer as it gives you a bad impression. Even if you have left your previous company because of difficulties or a negative experience it is important to focus on other reasons for moving like your drive for the future and your interest in the job you are going for.
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Holiday and perks
Asking about holiday entitlement in an Interview is likely to give the wrong impression. Even though you are entitled to holiday and other perks and you will get these, it is not the right time to discuss this. Instead focus on the Interview and the questions thrown at you and show that you are motivated and excited about the role you are going for. You can discuss the perks if you are then offered and negotiate at that point.
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I don’t know/Lying
If you asked something that you do not know the answer to, avoid lying to just answer the question or saying “I don’t know”. Instead, adapt your answer and relate it back to something you feel comfortable talking about. If you have prepared well for the Interview, you should have enough information to be able to turn questions around to your favour.
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Do you have any question?NO!
It is a well-known and very important part of the Interview when the Interviewer asks the question, “Do you have any questions?” so you should never go into an Interview without a couple of pre-defined questions that you can ask. Using some of the research you have done maybe you could ask more about the role you would be doing, the company culture, training or personal development.
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General Language
Obviously avoid swearing or using slang language. It is important to display a professional approach to make that all important good impression.
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Flirtatious behaviour
Do not say “You look great” or anything that may seen to be flirtatious or out of context in any way.
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I am the best
Do not boast or over egg the cake about yourself, your ability, your skills. An Interviewer will not believe what you are saying if you are just saying you can do anything and you are brilliant at everything. Be as honest as you possibly can. If you are not good at something, avoid talking about that particular area.
Do your homework; research the company, the role, industry and go over your experience, skills, abilities and you will not be caught out.
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