What Not To Say In  Job Interview

 

In today’s competitive job market, landing a job interview can be difficult. When you do get an interview, you want to make sure that you know all there is to know when going in and also you want to feel confident in your questions and answers. Here are some tips on what to say and not to say:

 

 

Question: “Why would you like this job?”

This is where you show how interested and passionate you are about the job. Emphasize that it relates to your background or your education and how you can bring that to the job they are hiring for.

 

 

Don’t answer with:

“Because my friends and family think it would be a good fit" or “Because I need the money" – This is telling the interviewer that you are not going to bring anything to the company and you will not benefit by joining the company and neither will they. (Out the door you go) 

 

 

Question: “What would you enjoy most about this role?”

This is when the interviewer  will know if you did your research and understand exactly the requirements of the job> Be honest and let them know what most excites you about this job. If you don't know and you are not excited you probably should not be at the interview.

 

Don’t answer with:

Don't say things  such as “ lunchtimes,” “holiday pay,” “my employee discounts,” – This just shows that you are not going to work hard and not interested in the actual position you are interviewing for.

 

Questions you shouldn't ask:

 

“Do I have to wear a uniform?” – This shows the interviewer that you have a poor attitude and you care more about what you look like rather than the actual job.

 

“Does this company do that? I didn't know that!” – The interviewer will immediately know that you did not do your homework." 

 

 

“How many holiday, pto and sick days do we get?” – Before you've even got the job, you’re showing the interviewer that you’re planning your days off. Asking about sick days shows the employer that you’re likely to call in sick.

 

Don't Say These Things:

Statements you should avoid:

 

“Sorry I’m late.” – You’re immediately showing the interviewer that you are unreliable and have poor time management. The last thing they want is someone rolling into work half an hour late every morning.

 

“I didn't like my previous employer.” – Everyone should know by now not to say this. The interviewer does not need to know this. It can reflect badly on your character and is unprofessional.

 

Finally, don’t swear in the interview, it’s informal and very unprofessional.