What Not to Say in the Interview

An interview plays a vital role in deciding whether you will be able to get your dream job or not. However, there are a few statements that can make your interview go wrong.

Therefore, you should avoid mentioning them during your job interview. Some of the statements are as follows:

1. Negative remarks about your present or past employers, boss and co-workers.

You will not benefit from discussing about negative things about your present or past co-workers. Interviewer might interpret that the employee might be a "management problem."

2. Appeal for special hours or equipment unless you have a handicap that necessitates special accommodations.

It’s wrong to request for a special treatment from the employer during your first interview because you are still not hired for the job. You can only think of asking for such special treatment once you’re hired for the job.

3. Refrain initiating salary discussions or making demands in the early interview stages.

In earlier stages of interview avoid discussing about salary packages. It’s better to let employers initiate the salary discussion. However, if the employer asks about your expectations you can give him a range or demand for what is being offered by the market.

4.Asking about vacation days, sick days or holidays.

Its inappropriate to ask for holidays or vacations because then the employer might think that you are more concerned with additional benefits rather than work itself.

5. Don’t give a list of the things you won’t do.

There are certain tasks that are not relevant to your work position and you might not be interested in doing. However, informing the interviewer that you don’t answer phones, or file, or work overtime is another reason why the employer might be hesitant to hire you.

6. Asking, "What is it your company does again?"

You should be well-informed about the company before going for the interview.

7. "I don’t know, I just saw your ad and I thought I’d give this a try."

You should be clear about your objective or goal. Saying “I don’t know, I saw your ad and I thought I’d give this try” might leave a bad impression on the employer.

8. "I don’t have any negative points."

No one is perfect. Therefore, always keep one negative quality ready.

9. Avoid argumentative statements.

Refrain from arguing because arguing might negatively impact your personality.

10. Do not make dishonest or misleading statements.

Avoid making false statements because truth tends to come out at some point. The old adage "Honesty is the best policy" applies here.

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