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What Not to Say During an Interview
By Alexi Calvo | HRGuru
The truth is most people sabotage their own interviews. Instead of putting their best foot forward, they put off the interviewer by acting cocky, unsure of their talent, having bad manners, or by simply acting weird. HRGuru has interviewed several recruitment experts to bring you unbelievable true stories of what actually happens behind interview doors. If you want to land that new job, follow this interview advice from the interview experts:
bajowe
5 months ago
208 comments
Aren't some interviews intentionally sabotaged? I mean, I wouldn't recommend it. But sometimes it just happens when you realize you just shouldn't be there. Like when the interviewer ask you if you're a "dog or cat person"... ???
modartist
5 months ago
192 comments
rheingold.....christ doesnt have anything to do with it, but ur funny:))))))))))
oxcart
5 months ago
2 comments
Hey Reingold, The stuff about cocky was written for you. Yes some people need to read some of this stuff.
modartist
5 months ago
192 comments
Yes PeterOctavian i agree with u but maybe i didnt explain what i ment by "inner opposition". Its just that mind set i have about opposite way of thinking that can benefit a company as opposed to playing it safe.Play it safe to get hired than show what u can do! Is that better? :)
indigo_sketch
5 months ago
4 comments
I disagree with the comment about "The company is choosing you and not the other way around." I disagree somewhat. I think this perspective about ones' career is an old school way to approach your career. I think that in an interview YOU ARE CHOOSING EACH OTHER. But I think my comment applies to a specific career path- not just any old job. ....Obviously not a job at starbucks or whatever.
aeaster
5 months ago
4 comments
"While you are at it, avoid stereotypes"
However in this very article EVERY image of someone being stupid was a white male. Females were only shown being smart.
Perhaps you should follow your own directives. While you are at it, avoid stereotypes.
rheingold
5 months ago
4 comments
Dear fookin' Christ, do people have to be told this stuff?
samuel_femi
5 months ago
4 comments
This is not an assumption, but quitely real initiative.I learnt more and makes me go on on my career steps.
gk89
5 months ago
2 comments
Well, what would be the wise thing to say when asked, "what made you want to change your previous position?"
WIntERsTiCk
5 months ago
24 comments
the one question i hate the most is "so do you have any questions you would like to ask?" ...I never know what to say. Sometimes I just say no my questions have been answered thank you or sometimes i just ask the dumbest random question.
ChristinaMari
5 months ago
26 comments
Yup, I've totally made the mistake of bagging on my previous job position.
Ideally we like to think the place we are interviewing with would like to hear bad mouthing on behalf of their competition. On the contrary smart talking only reflects poorly on your work ethic...
Make sure your are mentally preparred to talk with confidence about your current or previous job position, no matter what you are really feeling inside.
sondos
5 months ago
2 comments
where were this article before i lost lots of opportunites??????
amazing article
Ray7777_
5 months ago
10 comments
Grate Info!! Im sure it will land me that position (s) I'm seeking
PeterOctavian
5 months ago
6 comments
All of these are points well taken.
It is kind of sad that they have to be spelled out, however. At one time, every single item in this article would have been considered "common sense" in regard to the interview process. Having been seated on both sides of the interview table over the years has proved that articles like this are absolutely necessary, for the reasons demonstrated by the anecdotal information provided by the author.
It never ceases to amaze me what some folks will say during an interview.
And as for the "inner opposition", modartist: You want to keep in mind that an employer is going to want you to play by their rules, while bringing your demonstrated talents to the projects you will encounter on the job. If you're being interviewed, if you're hired, you're there because they recognize that you're bringing something valuable to their organization....whether it's your vision or your style.
Keeping you "inner opposition" at the ready could lead you to another job search.
modartist
5 months ago
192 comments
I've gotten hired because i didnt follow the norm. As a matter of fact this company was looking for someone with a different vision, ala outside the box look.As an artist i see a painting now that has people all dressed in business suits with their case all walking away in a desert of oblivion. Yes i admit u have to play the game but leave some inner opposition!