Things to avoid in an Interview

Things to avoid in an Interview


Poor personal appearance


Lack of interest and enthusiasm; passive and indifferent


Over-emphasis on money


Criticism of past employer


Poor eye contact with interviewer


Late to interview


Failure to express appreciation for interviewer’s time


Asks no questions about the job


Unwillingness to relocate


Indefinite answer to question


Overbearing, aggressive, conceited with ‘know-it-all’ complex


Inability to express self clearly; poor voice, poor diction, poor grammar


Lack of planning for career, no purpose or goals


Lack of confidence and poise, nervous, ill at ease


Failure to participate in activities


Expects too much too soon


Makes excuses, evasive, hedges on unfavourable factors on record


Lack of tact


Lack of courtesy, ill-mannered


Lack of vitality


Lack of maturity


Sloppy application form


No interest in company or industry


Cynical


Intolerant, strong prejudices