Today we will conclude our series on the top 10 worst mistakes that lead to a bad interview. If you take time to review all of the mistakes, then you will notice that some are not as obvious as it might seem. What candidates get frustrated with most is when they are failing at interviews but have no idea as to what they are doing wrong.
In this article, I want to talk about the importance of presentation. By presentation I am not necessarily referring to your communication skills although that is a important aspect of the interview process. I want to specific refer to your physical presentation. If you have been following along on the blog we have been doing a countdown to what I believe are the top 10 fatal mistakes that candidates do that cause bad job interviews .
This list of top 10 items would be good for you to review the day before you are to go in for a job interview. Let’s dive in and take a look at #3 on our top 10 list.
First impressions really are everything. In fact, it is absolutely critical that you nail today’s topic if you are going to avoid a bad interview . I would even venture to say that 80% of a hiring manager’s mind is made up in the first 5 minutes of a interview.
Sure there have been times when I was not initially impressed with a candidate and they persuaded me to the good side by the time it was over. However, I would still say that you need to nail the first few moments in a interview if you are going to succeed.
The longer I am in the recruiting business the more I am convinced that the most important thing in a job search is a face to face interview. Some may argue that it is about who you know or the experience you have gained, but I have seen plenty of examples of people less-qualified getting the job over the better candidate on paper.
That is why in your job search you need to really understand the art of interviewing and avoid bad job interviews altogether. Today’s topic may seem a bit silly to discuss, but I have a few important angles to bring up that I believe are relevant.
Interviews can be a tricky thing. It is like showing up to a party where you know no one. You are not sure what to expect. You are wondering if you are going to be able to fit in or not.
We have been doing a rundown on the top 10 fatal mistakes that cause bad job interviews.
Here is what we have covered so far:
Fatal Mistake #8: Bad-mouthing Another Employer
I hope that through these recent posts you are beginning to see and understand some of the more common interview mistakes that can lead to bad interviews . Many of these mistakes fly under the radar of the average job seeker as they do not even realize that what they are doing is actually hurting their chances and not helping.
If you have missed the first few fatal mistakes that lead to bad interviews then go here for a recap:
Fatal Mistake #10: Providing too much information
Fatal Mistake #9: Trying to answer a question that you do not know an answer for
Are you making silly mistakes in the interview? There is nothing worse then having a bad interview and blowing your chances for a job you really want. It is true that we all learn from bad job interviews and grow from them.
At the same time, we should be striving to get better with each interview. The truth is you are a professional at what you do and probably have no desire to be a professional interviewee. I get that and understand it completely. That is why this blog is dedicated to the most straightforward talk when it comes to job searching. I will not leave anything out.
We are currently doing a countdown on the Top 10 Fatal Mistakes in a Job Interview. All of these are simple mistakes that lead to a bad interview . Over my years of Executive Recruiting I have worked with both entry level and executive level candidates and have been a part of some bad interviews. Just by being educating on these simple topics you can start to get the momentum to lean in your direction.
What contributes to bad job interviews?
Last post we discussed #10: Providing too Much Information
In this post we are going to discuss:
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