If an HR Manager has reviewed your CV and invited to an interview, then the primary selection has already been successfully completed. Once you have decided to meet in person, this indicates that your education and work experience are quite satisfied for the employer. Feel free to interview! Be yourself and avoid common mistakes that are usually made due to excessive excitement.
Mistake 1. Imitation of indifference or unhealthy fanaticism
Excitement will seem quite natural, especially when it comes to the work of your dreams. Many people try to pretend that it is not painful or that they are interested in this job position. In the meanwhile, others come to an interview with such kind of behavior, as if they did a favor to employers. But it is not worth the pretending to interview that you do not care. First of all, it looks stupid and fake. Secondly, this will not cause the sympathy of the employer. So do not be afraid to show enthusiasm.
Mistake 2. Critical attitude
Fresh ideas and a desire to improve the work of the organization you are arranged is great. However, the tactful criticism of this very organization can reduce your chances of employment to zero. However, if you see many shortcomings in the company’s work, it’s not necessary to flutter and misrepresent the truth too. Simply tell the interview about what you can do to improve the processes.
Mistake 3. Excessive modesty
Interview is not the time to underestimate your dignity and merit. If you do not tell in detail about your talents, achievements, successes now, how will the employer know about them? Sometimes it makes sense to say on interviews even those skills that do not have a direct relation to the position. For example, knowledge of languages or psychology, creativity, etc.
Mistake 4. Sweet lie
Trying to impress, we often try to look better than really are. However, an outright lie often turns against us. So do not lie about the fact that you know everything.
Mistake 5. My language is my enemy
Employers can ask complex or unpleasant questions. Your task is to find the correct answer. For example, if you are asked to name deficiencies, you should not say that you do not have them, as well as list your minuses like laziness, inflammation, stupidity, etc. Answering a question about negative qualities, you do not need to call abstract or “good” defects. Your task is to show that you are aware of your shortcomings, you can fight and work with them. Such a presentation can have a positive impact on the employer more than the list of your merits.
