14 ways to Bomb an Interview
cecilia49
Posts: 15
MSindependentnot.com
There is definitely a possibility that if you are too confident in an interview you can easily BOMB the opportunity. Do people actually believe that everything should go their way? Do they believe that if they failed at a task it’s because it was rigged or someone else fault? I’ve come across a lot of Independent individuals who allowed their mentality to take over themselves and found themselves jobless or unhappy. Well, being too confident and arrogant in an interview can cause you the job. Here are 14 ways you can bomb an interview according to Ramon Greenwood.
1. Be over confident. Assume the interviews are just a formality on your way to a job offer.
2. Fail to gather information about the potential employer before the interview such as mission of the organization; type of business; where the job you are interviewing for fits in the hierarchy and culture of the organization.
Having this information in hand enables you to demonstrate your interest and to tailor your presentation to fit the requirements of the position.
3. Don’t have a plan for presenting your case, including points you will make and questions you will ask.
Know the impression you want to leave with the interviewers. Identify at least three points you mean to communicate as well as a brief summary. Rehearse, rehearse, preferably with some one who can and will critique your presentation.
4. Be late for the interview.
There is no surer way to show a lack of respect and interest than to arrive late for an interview.
5. Fail to pay attention to your physical presentation from the moment you enter the premises of the potential employer until you are well away from all contact.
Remember, you are selling a total package.
Strive to make a favorable impression on everyone you meet from receptionist to the final interviewer. Adhere to the code of dress. Unless you know for certain that the environment is casual dress in business attire. In any case, be well groomed.) Walk briskly, heads up, shoulders back. Don’t slouch when seated. Avoid the dead-fish handshake. Speak distinctly. Assume everyone you meet is important to the process. Be courteous to one and all.
6. Fail to concentrate on the interviewer and the give and take of the discussion.
Maintain eye contact; avoid gazing out the window or admiring the artwork on the wall. Unless forced by the interviewer, avoid chitchatting about the weather and the score of last night’s big game.
7. Ask about work hours, time off and other benefits before an offer is in hand.
8. Fail to treat the interview as a two-way communication process. Sit out the interview like a knot on a log. Let the interview become a monologue conducted by the interviewer.
Asking well-informed questions demonstrates you are interested in the opportunity and shows off your qualifications, as well as personality. In addition, they develop information you need to evaluate how the opportunity serves your career goals.
9. Waste valuable time bad criticizing your former employer (s) and people you have worked with.
10. Lie about your qualifications.
11. Let your guard down when it appears the interview is over.
A canny interviewer may act as if the interview has ended, then blindside you with questions in order to see how you react to the unexpected. What appears to be an off-the-cuff comment or question could be among the most vital parts of the interview.
If you are invited to a meal, keep in mind that you are still being interviewed. Mind your manners. Avoid alcohol. If the interviewer insists, limit yourself to one glass of wine. Don’t order food that can be difficult to eat without making a mess.
12. Overstay your welcome.
Once the interviewer has signaled that it is time for you to go–even though you are anxious to keeping selling–wrap up the discussion and leave in short order.
13. Fail to make it absolutely clear that you want the job.
14. Fail to express appreciation for the opportunity to interview; thank everyone with whom you had contact during the interviewing process.
Ladies, remember that attire matters. Please click on the link below for do’s and donts on worddrobe.
http://www.kliou.com/what-not-to-wear-on-an-interview/
If you want to read more from this author please follow the link below:
http://superperformance.com/14waysbomb.php
There is definitely a possibility that if you are too confident in an interview you can easily BOMB the opportunity. Do people actually believe that everything should go their way? Do they believe that if they failed at a task it’s because it was rigged or someone else fault? I’ve come across a lot of Independent individuals who allowed their mentality to take over themselves and found themselves jobless or unhappy. Well, being too confident and arrogant in an interview can cause you the job. Here are 14 ways you can bomb an interview according to Ramon Greenwood.
1. Be over confident. Assume the interviews are just a formality on your way to a job offer.
2. Fail to gather information about the potential employer before the interview such as mission of the organization; type of business; where the job you are interviewing for fits in the hierarchy and culture of the organization.
Having this information in hand enables you to demonstrate your interest and to tailor your presentation to fit the requirements of the position.
3. Don’t have a plan for presenting your case, including points you will make and questions you will ask.
Know the impression you want to leave with the interviewers. Identify at least three points you mean to communicate as well as a brief summary. Rehearse, rehearse, preferably with some one who can and will critique your presentation.
4. Be late for the interview.
There is no surer way to show a lack of respect and interest than to arrive late for an interview.
5. Fail to pay attention to your physical presentation from the moment you enter the premises of the potential employer until you are well away from all contact.
Remember, you are selling a total package.
Strive to make a favorable impression on everyone you meet from receptionist to the final interviewer. Adhere to the code of dress. Unless you know for certain that the environment is casual dress in business attire. In any case, be well groomed.) Walk briskly, heads up, shoulders back. Don’t slouch when seated. Avoid the dead-fish handshake. Speak distinctly. Assume everyone you meet is important to the process. Be courteous to one and all.
6. Fail to concentrate on the interviewer and the give and take of the discussion.
Maintain eye contact; avoid gazing out the window or admiring the artwork on the wall. Unless forced by the interviewer, avoid chitchatting about the weather and the score of last night’s big game.
7. Ask about work hours, time off and other benefits before an offer is in hand.
8. Fail to treat the interview as a two-way communication process. Sit out the interview like a knot on a log. Let the interview become a monologue conducted by the interviewer.
Asking well-informed questions demonstrates you are interested in the opportunity and shows off your qualifications, as well as personality. In addition, they develop information you need to evaluate how the opportunity serves your career goals.
9. Waste valuable time bad criticizing your former employer (s) and people you have worked with.
10. Lie about your qualifications.
11. Let your guard down when it appears the interview is over.
A canny interviewer may act as if the interview has ended, then blindside you with questions in order to see how you react to the unexpected. What appears to be an off-the-cuff comment or question could be among the most vital parts of the interview.
If you are invited to a meal, keep in mind that you are still being interviewed. Mind your manners. Avoid alcohol. If the interviewer insists, limit yourself to one glass of wine. Don’t order food that can be difficult to eat without making a mess.
12. Overstay your welcome.
Once the interviewer has signaled that it is time for you to go–even though you are anxious to keeping selling–wrap up the discussion and leave in short order.
13. Fail to make it absolutely clear that you want the job.
14. Fail to express appreciation for the opportunity to interview; thank everyone with whom you had contact during the interviewing process.
Ladies, remember that attire matters. Please click on the link below for do’s and donts on worddrobe.
http://www.kliou.com/what-not-to-wear-on-an-interview/
If you want to read more from this author please follow the link below:
http://superperformance.com/14waysbomb.php
0
This discussion has been closed.
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.4K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.2K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.9K Food and Nutrition
- 47.4K Recipes
- 232.5K Fitness and Exercise
- 427 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.5K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.7K MyFitnessPal Information
- 24 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions