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Job Interview Tips: Common Interview Mistakes to Avoid

November 10, 2009

So you got the call! You’ve been asked to come for an interview with a prospective employer. Now what?

This week we’re focusing on common mistakes to avoid during the interview process.

Mistake #1: Going unprepared to the job Interview.

There are several things a job seeker can do to prepare for a job interview. First, spend some time thinking about your unique assets before the interview. To take it a step further, it is helpful to write out and read over a list of the qualifications which make you unique. Practicing answers to possible interview questions is another important tool that can help you feel more comfortable once you are face to face with an interviewer. (See this post, this post, and this post for some sample interview questions to practice with.) You may not know in advance which questions to prepare for, but you can use sample questions to practice speaking about your experience and your qualifications. No matter how much you have practiced answering sample questions, remember to listen carefully to the questions that you are asked in an interview, and don’t be afraid to iake a few seconds to compose your thoughts before answering.

Finally, taking some time to research and learn as much as you can about the company you are interviewing with can be a crucial step in your preparation. Coming to an interview with some questions for the interviewer about the company shows that you have put effort into learning about your potential future employer.

Filed under: Interviewing

Tags: interview questions, Interviewing, Job Hunting, job search