Common Interview Mistakes [10/03/2002]
(Obtained from YES -Youth Employment Services - Document.)
1. Arrive late for the interview.
2. Indicate you are late because the directions you were given were not good.
3. Look disheveled and inappropriately dressed.
4. Slouch in your seat.
5. Don't maintain good eye contact with the interviewer.
6. Don't make a connection between your skills and the needs of the employer.
7. Do your company research at the interview by asking, "What type of company is this and what do you do here".
8. Brag about how great you are, but neglect to cite evidence of your accomplishments.
9. Respond in an unfocused, disorganized and rambling manner.
10. Show no enthusiasm for the job.
11. Answer most questions with a simple "yes" and "no" answer.
12. Appear desperate for a job-any job.
13. Call the interviewer by his or her first name or use the wrong name.
14. Badmouthing your current or former employer.
15. Ask, "Are you going to hire me?"
16. Blurt out, "I need to make at least $35K. I hope that this job pays at least that much" near the beginning of the interview.
17. When asked, "Do you have any questions?" reply "No".
