Most of us have been a candidate for job interview. You may need a new job or job change for some reason or other. Facing interview is not an easy task. A lot of different topics and questions come up in interviews. Yet, there are few things you should never say in a job interview. These things may cost you, your chances of getting hired.

1. Never Utter Anything with the Word 'Almost'

Almost is not a complete word at least in the context of interview. In simple words, it takes away everything from you. It apparently shows that you are incomplete and sometimes incompetent. For instance, ‘Almost got promoted; I almost completed!’ It literally means you did not complete it. So, in a job interview, never say anything featuring the word, almost.  Focus on exhibiting your accomplishments.

2. No back-bite or bad mouth about your past employer 

It is immaterial how your previous job and jobs were. Never bad mouth about your former employer in any interview. You pull-back yourself when you humiliate your former colleagues, workplace, etc. At the same time don’t praise, keep your tone neutral.

3. Speak volume matters

Here is the major thing that many candidates get it too wrong! Interviewers certainly know what they ask you. When you are posed with a question about something you already mentioned in your resume, they need more details. Or they intend to tell your experience or how knowledgeable you are in that particular aspect. Many times, written words don’t speak volume.

4. It will be your loss if you don’t select me 

This is one of the common interview question, ‘Why should we / I select you?’ This is the standard answer, ‘You will be in loss if you don’t select me!’ 

Don’t say it. You may not know how qualified or suitable you are for the particular job. Besides, you don’t know about the expertise, qualification, etc of candidates who were interviewed and waiting for the interview. Don’t overestimate.

5. When I was in high school 

Nobody really cares about what you did in your school, unless you are less than 21 years! You will certainly look pathetic in front of the interviewers if you say anything related to your school achievements.

6. ‘I’m really nervous”

Never ever say this! Don’t be honest always. Not even single company wants to hire someone who does not have confidence. If interviewer is asking this to you Are you nervous then say confidently “No, why i should be? I am going to start my career in your company then i should be happy!”

7. My father was a...

You have all rights to detail about the credentials of your father or mother or spouse, until you apply something related to a political job where the family details are mandatory. Your interview has nothing to do with the experience of your spouse or how knowledgeable your father was. Your interviewer don’t really care about the accomplishments of your family, but you.

8.  I’ll do whatever

I know you all always say this at the time of interview but I’ll suggest not to say this ever.

It shows, you are working for Money not for your passion all hiring manager knows if work is not of your interest then you will never be happy and all companies want their employee to be happy so that their productivity can be increased day by day.

Before going for an interview make a broad search about the job role and get some knowledge about the job type. If HR is asking this question then give a answer related to the job role only.

9. Perfection is my weakness 

We know, you are too smart! Showing too much smartness certainly backfires on you. It is not essential to show up you are 100 % perfect and positivity in all elements. When you are asked about some negative aspects, don’t show up it in a positive way. 

“Perfection is my weakness; positivity is my weakness; handwork is my weakness; kindness is my weakness” 

In fact, nobody can be perfect without a flaw or stay positive all the times. Everyone is lying about the same and interviewers are really fed up with it. 

These answers degrade you a level down!

10. Its on my resume

This is the biggest mistake freshers do when interviewer asks what are you Skills, Projects you worked on, Hobbies etc.

Interviewer want you to tell more beyond a written word. they are actually evaluating your communication and social skills. Are you articulate? Should you be client-facing, or are you someone we need to keep hidden in the basement next to the IT lending library?”

If interviewer is asking you about your skills hobbies etc then don’t reference your resume instead use it as your moment to shine.

11. Andddd…

I have found that most prepared candidate also uses this word ‘and… yeah’ then just an awkward pause.

This happens with everyone but you should avoid using this word while ending the sentence.
I have few tips which you can use to avoid this:

While ending your sentence, “Ask your own question”

  11.1 Two way communication always

An interview should be a two way communication always or Q&A session. Asking a question at the end will make a better impression on interviewer.

But you should not ask your own question at the end of every answer ask question only to avoid anddd… word whenever you feel its about to come.

Every company has a scripts of prepared questions to ask you then let them do their things also.

  11.2 Summarize and Connect to the company or position

When a interviewer asks, "What\s your greatest strengths?" or "Tell me about yourself" he or she really means that, “how you will benefit me and my company?” Knowing this, one great way to conclude an interview answer is to relate it back to the position or company.

Something like this would work well: “…and that’s why I’m actually so exited about this position—I think it’ll be a great opportunity for me to use my knack for detail-oriented work,” or “…and that’s in fact what drew me to apply for this position: the chance to contribute to a company that values transparency.”

12. Sorry I'm Late

Remember 'Punctuality is key'. Your interviewer doesn't want you to arrive for work 20 minutes late every morning. So be punctual always.

13. No, I don't have any questions

Although it appears so stereotype, interviewers may ask you this question, ‘Do you have any questions?’ Don’t think yourself so high by saying, ‘No I don’t have any questions!’ It has an indirect meaning that you don’t have interest in learning about the company. So, prepare some questions and keep it handy. 

14. How I performed? / Can I have your feedback? 

Hearing a feedback is great. Not all employers will hire you instantly and give you an offer letter. You would love to hear feedback about the interview performance. However, job interview is not the right place to ask the feedback. 

You can ask for the feedback when you don’t get hired. In most places, you don’t really get any feedback.

15. Discussing about your salary package in the mid way 

You may not sure when the interview gets over. Unless the topic is initiated by the interviewer, don’t open your mouth regarding salary or package.




Source: mrajobseekers.in