Top Job Interview Mistakes

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Job Interview DON'Ts

	Don't allow your cell phone to sound during the interview. (If it does, apologize quickly and ignore it.) Don't take a cell phone call.
	Don't make excuses. Take responsibility for your decisions and your actions.
	Don't act as though you would take any job or are desperate for employment.
	Don't be unprepared for typical interview questions. You may not be asked all of them in every interview, but being unprepared looks foolish.


	Don't treat the interview casually, as if you are just shopping around or doing the interview for practice. This is an insult to the interviewer and to the organization.
	Don't give the impression that you are only interested in an organization because of its geographic location.
	Don't make the interviewer guess what type of work you are interested in; it is not the interviewer's job to act as a career advisor to you.
	A job search can be hard work and involve frustrations; don't exhibit frustrations or a negative attitude in an interview.
	Don't go to extremes with your posture; don't slouch, and don't sit rigidly on the edge of your chair.
	Don't make negative comments about previous employers or professors (or others).
	Don't assume that a female interviewer is "Mrs." or "Miss." Address her as "Ms." unless told otherwise. Her marital status is irrelevant to the purpose of the interview.
	Don't chew gum or smell like smoke.
	Don't give the impression you are only interested in salary; don't ask about salary and benefits issues until the subject is brought up by your interviewer.

What to do on a Job Interview:

	Arrive at least 15 minutes early minutes to the location. Give extra time to get a parking spot, get through security or receptionist prior to the interview start time.
	Dress appropriately for the industry; error on the side of being conservative to show you take the interview seriously. Your personal grooming and cleanliness should be impeccable.
	Know who you are meeting with. Know their title and try to find out who make the final hiring decision.
	Offer a firm handshake, make eye contact, and have a friendly expression when you are greeted by your interviewer.
	Listen to be sure you understand your interviewer's name and the correct pronunciation.
	Maintain good eye contact during the interview.
	Respond to questions and back up your statements about yourself with specific examples whenever possible.
	Ask for clarification if you don't understand a question.
	Have intelligent questions prepared to ask the interviewer. Having done your research about the employer in advance, ask questions which you did not find answered in your research.
	Exhibit a positive attitude. The interviewer is evaluating you as a potential co-worker. Behave like someone you would want to work with.
	Be thorough in your responses, while being concise in your wording. Be honest and be yourself.
	Make sure you understand the employer's next step in the hiring process; know when and from whom you should expect to hear next. Know what action you are expected to take next, if any.



	Evaluate the interviewer and the organization s/he represents. An interview is a two-way street. Conduct yourself cordially and respectfully, while thinking critically about the way you are treated and the values and priorities of the organization.
	When the interviewer concludes the interview, offer a firm handshake and make eye contact. Depart gracefully. After the interview, make notes right away so you don't forget critical details.
	Write a thank-you letter to your interviewer promptly.

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Job interview Mistakes