7 THINGS YOU SHOULD NEVER SAY IN A JOB INTERVIEW

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Congratulations! You just received a mail inviting you to attend an interview. The job placement is something you have dreamt of having and it would be your next big break as a professional that you are. As a job candidate, all eyes are on you at the interview, and being your best will determine your success. In order for you to succeed at this interview, note the following things you should never say.

7 Things You Should NEVER Say In An Interview

Never say anything negative about your previous employer(s)

You would likely be asked the reason(s) why you are leaving or left your previous employer. Never say anything negative about them no matter your experience. Let your responses focus on areas of the role you are applying for, which your previous employer could not offer.

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Never ask what the Company does.

Asking what the Company does will reveal your lack of preparation. No employer would want to employ someone who did not make any effort to research out their prospective work place.

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How many sick days or holidays do i get?

Asking how many sick days or holidays you would get indicates someone who is already dreaming of being away from work.

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Never say "It's on my resume."

Try to answer all the interviewers question using your own words, rather than directing them back to your resume. Speaking with coherence, clarity and confidence gives you off as someone who is deserving and ready.

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How many warnings do you get before you are fired?

Asking your interview this kind of question would make you appear un-serious for the job. If you require additional information about the job placement in particular, you can say something like "I look forward to hearing more about what the job entails in our next discussion"

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Never say "I don't have any questions"

Usually, towards the end of your interview, your interviewer would ask you if you have any questions. Be sure to have a question handy, rather than say 'I don't have any questions". You can ask something like "Does your Company provide any form of professional development for their employees?"

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Never say "If i start next week, how long before I get a pay rise?"

Realize that issues of pay increase and promotion pattern are better asked after issues of interviews have been done away with. You don't want to give a wrong impression about yourself by asking that during the interview.

Good luck!