It's that time of year. Employers are interviewing students for internships and full-time positions. Do you know what the top mistakes are so you can avoid a slip-up that could cost you the job?Take a look at these to make sure you're not giving companies a reason to say goodbye:
- Showing up late.
- Being unprepared.
- Answering questions with a "yes" or "no."
- Fidgeting.
- Speaking too quickly, quietly or loudly.
- Avoiding eye contact.
- Lying.
- Not answering the question asked.
- Telling too much.
- Belittling past jobs.
- Being inappropriately dressed.
- Not asking company questions.
- Not sending a thank-you note.
- Not thanking the interviewer at the end.
- Forgetting to bring copies of resume and references to interview.
- Chewing gum, smoking or eating.
- Allowing the cell phone to ring.
- Interrupting the interviewer.
- Talking too much.
- Using qualifiers — I believe, perhaps, maybe, I think.
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These are very key points. I've been to many interviews and conducted many interviews through my years of management with Hyatt and Marriott Hotels. In the interview, you are trying to sell the employer on why they should pick "YOU" over anyone else. First and lasting impressions are everything. Bob Bestgen HRM'01
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