Interviews – 3 Big Mistakes to Avoid
In the current climate anecdotal evidence tell us that even top candidates are struggling to get to the interview stage. So getting it right once you’re there has become more critical than ever before. On Let’s Talk Turkey a headhunter gives advice on the top three interviewing mistakes to avoid. Here’s an extract… #1: Get Rid of the “We”– Focus on the “Me” I know, I know. You don’t want to come off as being full of yourself. But, I can’t …
In the current climate anecdotal evidence tell us that even top candidates are struggling to get to the interview stage. So getting it right once you’re there has become more critical than ever before. On Let’s Talk Turkey a headhunter gives advice on the top three interviewing mistakes to avoid. Here’s an extract…
#1: Get Rid of the “We”– Focus on the “Me”
I know, I know. You don’t want to come off as being full of yourself. But, I can’t tell you how many times I find myself interrupting a candidate, asking her to reconsider my question focusing on what she PERSONALLY did in regards to my query. In other words, can you please answer the question by starting with the word “I” vs. “We?"…
#2: Bring Your Pom-Poms
Your last boss was an unbearable, controlling nightmare? The company you worked for was poorly organized? Red tape stopped you from getting anything accomplished? Don’t let on when you’re interviewing….
#3: Tell It Like It Is
If you were laid off, be honest. If you made 35K/year, then that’s the salary you say you made. Never, ever tell a lie…..
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Via ATL
July 21, 2009
Common sense but useful anyway methinks
July 21, 2009
Lying on your CV is uncool in my book but definitely not unheard of.
July 21, 2009
How about misreading that bit in your letter inviting you for interview that says a presentation will be given on the day. Come the day you arrive expecting an informative presentation but instead you are greeted by three interviewers sat behind a desk saying now what are you going to talk about today? Not me but I know a man who has.
July 21, 2009
muppet
July 21, 2009
You may be right but they got the job!