I found a great list that you may enjoy "25 Interviewing Mistakes to Avoid." Check it out at: http://tinyurl.com/ddhy3f
As a recruiter having been in the industry well over 10 years on the corporate and staffing side, I have seen MANY of these mistakes time and time again. My philosophy is: people will repeat the same mistakes over and over again unless someone tells them that they are doing something wrong. Some recruiters think that these mistakes should be avoided just using "common sense," but what I've come to realize is that common sense isn't the same to everyone. We all need some coaching.
The Mistakes that I've seen most often are:
2. Arriving Early - Yes, I said "arriving early." It's okay to be 10 to 15 minutes early for an interview, in fact I recommend it. However, when you arrive 30-40 minutes early, you put pressure on the interviewer and throw off their schedule.
3. Dressing Wrong - Some of the things that I have seen as people arrive for an interview would shock and amaze you! Please sign-up for my Business Etiquette training if you have any doubts about what to wear or what NOT to wear.
8. Bringing a Friend - DON'T DO IT! Leave them in the car.
9. Not doing your Homework - I can tell immediately if you are unprepared and you have sealed your fate.
14. Not Asking Any Questions - A HUGE mistake. It lends to "lack of preparation."
18. Bad Mouthing Your Boss - You've just excluded yourself from further consideration. Interview over!
Are you guilty of any of these violations? I'd love to hear from you. What are your favorites and why?
Business Etiquette seminar coming up in May, 2009. More details to follow soon.
Tammy L. Turner
President/CEO
Kapstone Recruiting & Training Services
http://www.kapstonejobs.com/
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"Interviewing Mistakes to Avoid" is a great read. Often times people who have been employed over 5 year loose the basics of how to interview. So after working for a company for a number of years and then getting the boot to reenter the world of "job interview" can be disheartening for some and troublesome for others. When a close friend of mine who just begin her reentry to the interview world discovered quickly she was not prepared as she first thougth.
After reading the link Tammy provided - 25 Interviewing Mistake, great resource I might add... I was surprised to see that I would have made a couple of these mistakes. For example, #11 Admitting a Flaw I would have thought admitting a tiny flaw would show I'm not perfect but I am honest. WRONG!
Another favorite is #12 Not Knowing Your Own Strengths is to share. Well up until recently I found it difficult to talk about myself. You know the saying, "Don't Toot Your Own Horn". Well if you are unable to talk about your personal skills/assets how can you benefit that company.
#19 Name dropping was tricky for me because I know someone personally who have benefited from doing just that NAME DROPPING. Consequently, if you mentioned a name of someone who may have created some problems for the company and you are unaware of it, Oops on your part (Birds of a feather flock together). As the saying goes you are who you hang out with.
It would seem obvious not to drink before or during an interview even if you maybe applying for a job at "The Club." I know some young people may be shock to hear this one.
And lastly, #20 Engery Failure is great because if you are non enthused when being interviewed for the job what will be your enthusiasm/motivation level when you get the job.
"Interviewing Mistakes to Avoid" is right on time...Now that the Big Three is not so "big" anymore. Businesses are downsizing or closing their doors many people will find themselves in need of some help to land that next job. And there is more competition than ever and one small mistake in the interviewing process may cost that person the "JOB!"
Sandy, thanks for your support. You are absolutely correct....the more time one is out of the job-hunting scene, they forget some of the basics unless they have a coach. My hope is that these links/tips will help others avoid these common mistakes and get they job they want.
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