The 6 Biggest Job Interview Mistakes and How to Avoid Them.

Being invited to a job interview is not something easily achieved, and anyone who has been in a job search for a while knows that very well.

Becoming one of the few "job candidates" rather than being part of the usually gigantic crowd of "job applicants" is a major victory, But Unfortunately, too many job candidates blow their interview opportunities, wasting all that time and effort.

Don't be one of those candidates. Never assume that the job offer is "in the bag" simply because you were invited for an interview!

What you do during a job interview is viewed as a "sample" of your work.

So in this article i'm going to share with you, how you would be a great hire by not making the following mistakes :

1. Being unprepared:

Obvious lack of preparation is an opportunity crusher.

How to Avoid:

• Analyze the job description and your match with it, determine your accomplishments that align with those requirements. Write down your accomplishments, quantified as much as possible, to help you remember them.Think of situations where you have demonstrated that you meet this job's requirements, and make note of them. These are "stories" you can share, briefly, in the interview to show that you meet the requirements. They will be particularly useful if you are asked, "Tell me about a time when...".
• Know your answers to the standard job interview questions, In particular, be ready for the "What do you know about us" and "Why do you want to work here" questions, related specifically to this employer and job opportunity. Read Smart Answers to Job Interview Questions for details on what employers will probably ask and how to answer appropriately.
• Research the employer, Check your employer website, and or/ their LinkedIn page , in order to know what do they do? when did they started, what is their mission, vision and value, where do they located and name some of their products and or/ Services.

2. Having negative body language:

If you never smile, have a limp handshake, and don't make eye contact with the people you meet at the employer's location, and especially with the interviewer, you'll come across as too shy or too strange or simply not interested.

How to Avoid:

• Show your interest and enthusiasm, Smile, say hello, look them in the eye, and shake hands as though you really are happy to meet that person.

3. Being angry:

If you were laid-off, fired, or ended your last job unpleasantly, you may feel very angry. You may be angry over an earlier fight with your kids or spouse, or anything else. Whatever the reason, dump the anger before the interview, at least temporarily.

Angry people are NOT people employers want to hire. Angry people are not fun to work with. They may frighten co-workers and/or customers or clients. They may also abuse both people and equipment (computers, cars, etc.). Not good contributors to a happy workplace or a prosperous business.

How to Avoid:

• Stop, before you enter the employer's premises, take a few deep breaths, focus on the opportunity that awaits you at this potential employer, put a smile on your face, and do your best to switch gears mentally so you are not "in a bad place" in your mind.

4. Flirting or other inappropriate behavior:

don't try to be entertaining or amusing. And, don't flirt with anyone, including the receptionist and the security guard.

How to Avoid:

take the interview seriously. Save flirting for your second day of work.

• Don't chew gum or bring food or drink into the interview. Mind your manner, and be polite to everyone you meet there. The interview is an "audition" for the job. Show them your best!

5. Not asking good questions, or asking the wrong questions at the wrong time:

To an employer, no questions = no interest. Number one, above, indicates how deadly that is to your success with the opportunity.

As bad as having no questions is asking the wrong questions. During the first interview, asking questions only about raises, promotions, vacation, and benefits are not usually well-received. Those questions apparently indicate that you are just interested in specific personal benefits rather than the job.

How to Avoid:

• Ask for details about the job -- what an average day is like, if the job is new or being filled because the previous employee was promoted. As well ask about their next step while the interview is about to end if no when told you about it.
• read 50+ Smart Questions to Ask the Interviewer and 45+ Bad Questions that You Should not Ask the Interviewer to learn more.

6. Sharing Too Much Information:

I'm not recommending telling any lies, but I am recommending that you avoid boring the interviewer and blowing an opportunity by sharing too much information. If they want more details, they'll ask.

To Avoid:

• Answer their question, and then stop talking. Or, ask a question of your own.

At the end, Moving On ,,

Everyone makes mistakes, and, often, the mistakes are not "fatal" for your job search. But, do your best to avoid these errors, and you should have a short job search.