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13 Things You Should Never Say In A Job Interview`

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Aside from submitting a resume full of typos, the quickest way to be eliminated from

consideration for a new job is making an avoidable interview blunder — like putting

your foot in your mouth.babuappat@gmail.com

"Every year we see more surveys and polls come out listing some of the crazy things that candidates do or say in job

interviews," says Michael Kerr, an international business speaker and author of "You Can't Be Serious!

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"So, it's very clear that some people still haven't received the memo:

What you say in an interview matters immensely.

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Hiring managers use the interview to gauge your fit for the job, your

creativity, your ability to think on your feet, your emotional intelligence, and

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So it's important to remember that it's not just what you say that counts, it's

also how you say it. babuappat@gmail.com

"Your tone of voice and body language will be watched closely as yet another indicator as to your overall fitness for

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Here are 13 things you should never say in a job interview:

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1"I'm really nervous."

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Even if you're more nervous than you've ever been, no company wants to hire someone who lacks

confidence. "So, in this case, honesty is not the best policy," says Amy Hoover, president of the job board –

“TalentZoo”

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2"Let's talk money."

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Never discuss salary in the early stages of the interview process. "Focusing on the salary can raise a red flag with potential

employers that you are only there for the money and not for any deeper reasons,"

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"More and more, employers are looking for people who align with their mission and values." Negotiations can and should be

done after (or at the very end of) the interview phase.

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3"My weakness is I care too

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Of course, you should "never voluntarily talk about your weaknesses unless they ask you with the standard interview question,

'What's your biggest weakness?'. babuappat@gmail.com

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And if you are asked this question, stay away from these answers. Everyone knows

they are masked strengths, and they are largely a turn-off to any interviewer who

has been around the block. babuappat@gmail.com

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"You should spend time thinking about what your true weaknesses are and admit

to them." babuappat@gmail.com

4"I really need this job!"

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Don't give any indication of desperation. "And definitely do not say that you really need this

job due to your current circumstances,babuappat@gmail.com

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"Employers may view desperation as a sign of weakness, and, again, they want employees

who are seeking a long-term career, not merely a job.

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5"My current boss/employer is horrible."

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Never, ever criticise a former boss or company. "Even if the interviewer

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It's not classy, and it'll make you sound bitter, negative, and petty.

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"It also shows that you could badmouth any boss or company in the future — and it could even be a test to

see if you will say anything disparaging."

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6"I need…"

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Don't make the conversation all about your needs. "This is the time to talk about their needs and what you can

do to help fulfill them," babuappat@gmail.com

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"Talking about your needs will flag you as someone who is potentially going to be high maintenance and challenging

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7"Do you know when we'll be

finished here?" babuappat@gmail.com

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You should never give the impression that you're in a hurry or have somewhere else

to be.

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"What could be a 30-minute interview might turn into a 90-minute interview if all goes well, and if you seem like you have somewhere more important to be, the interviewer will definitely

be turned off,"babuappat@gmail.com

8"I love the perks you offer."

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"Don't bring up how much you love some of the company's perks, such as their policy of having

every third Friday off or their free snacks,". babuappat@gmail.com

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"Again, this will create the image you care more about the benefits than you do about

contributing to the employer's success."

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9"I'd rather not say."

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Unless the interviewer asks you an inappropriate or illegal question , or something that makes you feel extremely uncomfortable,

you should always answer their queries.babuappat@gmail.com

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"A job interview is never the time to play the 'no comment' card,". "It will make you look like

you have something to hide or are unprepared."

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10"How much paid time off do I get in the

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"You don't want to give the impression that you intend to take all your sick days and miss as

much work as possible while still getting paid,".

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Leave that type of question until follow-up interviews or conversations with HR about

benefits, she suggests.

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11"S---, d---, f---, etc."

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"As obvious as this ma y be, don't use curse words or slang terms in an effort to come across as 'authentic,'" "You'll only give the impression

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"Never swear; ever. Even if the interview is over drinks after work and everyone around you is

swearing.

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If it's a very laid-back scenario like happy hour, find proper words to use, and use inflection and

body language to make your points."

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12"I'm getting divorced/pregnant/going

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We advise you against bringing up any personal issues or problems.

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"This can be viewed as a major red flag for a whole host of reasons, not the least of which

being the question as to whether your personal challenges are going to affect your job

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13"I don't have any questions for you."

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When asked if you have any questions for them, don't say "no."

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"This makes you look unprepared for the interview, or worse, disinterested in the job or

company,"

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So, remember these points Face interviews with clear thought

You’ll surely be successful

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