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\"interview\"<\/a>Job interviews can be a lot of pressure and for many, it feels like walking a tightrope \u2013 one wrong foot and your chances of success are all over. We all make mistakes from time to time, it\u2019s only human but some of these mistakes can be prevented with a little bit of prep ahead of time.<\/p>\n

To help you put your best foot forward, we\u2019ve compiled the most common mistakes people make at interviews and how to avoid them.<\/p>\n

#1 Being late<\/strong><\/p>\n

Being late can hurt your chances of getting hired before you\u2019ve answered a single question. It gives the impression that you\u2019re disorganised and can be seen as disrespectful of the interviewer\u2019s valuable time. If the situation were reversed, would you want to be kept waiting when you have a busy day to be getting on with? Probably not.<\/p>\n

The key to avoiding being late is planning and preparation. Make sure you get up a good while before your interview starts \u2013 set multiple alarms if you tend to hit snooze! Have your outfit picked out in advance and ready to put on. Plan your travel in advance and check regularly after you get up if there are any disruptions such as cancelled trains or road works. Fully charge your phone and make sure you have the interviewer\u2019s contact details with you.<\/p>\n

If circumstances out with your control cause you to be late, get in touch with your interviewer to explain things when it becomes clear you won\u2019t make it on time. They are far more likely to forgive your lateness if they know ahead of time.<\/p>\n

\"Worried<\/a><\/p>\n

#2 Failing to research the company<\/strong><\/p>\n

The things we tend to worry about most in the run-up to an interview is that we have no way of knowing exactly what we\u2019ll be asked. However, you can be 99.9% sure that you will be asked what you know about the company.<\/p>\n

This question is asked to gauge how interested you are in the company and the role so not having a decent answer to this question will make it look like you\u2019re not that bothered whether you get the job or not.<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t need to provide an extensive amount of information, just enough to show you understand what they do and how your role fits into the larger business. A great place to start is their website but having a look at recent news articles about them will give you a broader perspective.<\/p>\n

#3 Talking negatively about your previous employer<\/strong><\/p>\n

You might have plenty of legitimate gripes about past employers but it\u2019s unwise to share these with your potential new boss. Complaining can make you look unprofessional and petty which are not attractive qualities in a recruit.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re asked about an aspect of your experience that you didn\u2019t like, try to phrase your answer in a way that can\u2019t be taken as a complaint. Don\u2019t dwell on what you didn\u2019t enjoy, instead turn it into a positive by explaining what you learned from the experience.<\/p>\n

\"Best<\/a><\/p>\n

#4 Not asking any questions<\/strong><\/p>\n

Your interviewer will expect you to have some questions about the role. It shows them you\u2019re genuinely interested and gives you the chance to assess if you will be a good fit should you be offered the job.<\/p>\n

What should you be asking? Asking about the company\u2019s future plans, what the progression for the role would be like and what the rest of the team are like are all good options. Steer clear of anything surrounding holiday entitlement or salary expectations, it\u2019s best to wait until an offer has been made to bring these up.<\/p>\n

#5 Embellishing the truth<\/strong><\/p>\n

The temptation to tell a little white lie to beef up your experience can be overwhelming but lying in an interview will cost you the job if you get found out. If you manage to get through the interview and are hired, your lie could jeopardise your job and could lead to your contract being terminated.<\/p>\n

Keeping up a lie gets exhausting, so you\u2019ll be saving yourself a lot of hassle if you\u2019re honest. If you\u2019re worried about coming off as inexperienced, stress your willingness to learn and develop rather than fibbing.<\/p>\n

At the end of the day, if you’re not quite right for a role it\u2019s best you and the employer know upfront. It\u2019s unlikely that you\u2019ll be happy in a job you\u2019re not suited for no matter how much you may think you want it.<\/p>\n

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Ready to impress employers at interviews? Search for a new role on s1jobs.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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