Mistakes to avoid during an interview
Refusing to answer
Answer all questions.
Failure to answer a question shows that you are unprepared. You may be afraid of saying the wrong thing. Even worse, you may be hiding something.
Not being honest
We are only human and make mistakes. Always show that you have learned from the mistakes, which have made you are a better person.
Here’s the thing.
While being honest is great, being too honest in some cases can hurt your chances of getting the job.
Just be aware of the situation and plan accordingly.
Don’t keep in mind what the company needs
The interviewer is always checking whether you can do your job and whether you can fit into the company.
It is all about what you can do for the company, not what the company can do for you.
Don’t have a plan to improve yourself
You should have an improvement plan for each quality you have identified as negative during the interview.
Self-awareness is important.
This shows that you are motivated and committed to eliminating the impact of poor quality on your work and continuously improving yourself.
Always have your 90 to 180-second pitch ready
Write out and rehearse your pitch.
It should be a solid, chronological story of your recent years.
It should become second nature to you.
It must impress people.
Try not to do a cover letter
Cover letters are a waste of time.
If you have networked your way in, all you need is a resume.
If you want to apply through a job portal and compete with thousands of applicants, then you may just be wasting your time.