19 things never to say during a job interview (and their reasons)
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‘I really hate my job.’
Why Not Say To Them:
Are you going to hate this job if they hire you?
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‘I have a vacation planned in a few weeks...’
Why Not Say To Them: Wait to ask for time-off until you have a job offer
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‘My boss is the worst boss ever.’
Why Not Say To Them:
Are you going to say that about your new boss ifthings don’t work out?
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‘My current company is awful.’
Why Not Say To Them:
Are you going to say that about the newcompany?
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‘How much does this job pay?’
Why Not Say To Them: Let the employer bring up money first.
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‘When do I get a vacation?’
Why Not Say To Them: Don’t ask about benefits until you’re offered the job.
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‘Do you mind if I take this call?’
Why Not Say To Them: Your phone should be turned off before you head into the interview.
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‘I really need this job’
Why Not Say To Them: You don’t want to come across as desperate.
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‘I don’t have all the experience you need, but I’m a quick learner.
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Why Not Say To Them: Let the interviewer figure out if you’re qualified and focus on the skills that you do have.
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‘It’s on my resume.’
Why Not Say To Them: Yes, it is, but the interviewer wants to hear it from you
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‘I have an appointment, is this going to be over soon?’
Why Not Say To Them: Give yourself plenty of time to interview and be aware the interview could run longer than you planned.
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‘What’s the policy on dating co-workers?’
Why Not Say To Them: This is about work, not your love life
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‘This schedule doesn’t really work for me. Can it be changed?’
Why Not Say To Them: Don’t ask for anything until you have a job offer.
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‘I don’t have any questions.’
Why Not Say To Them: You should always have a list of questions ready to ask the interviewer.
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‘What do you do at this company?’
Why Not Say To Them: You should thoroughly research the company and be prepared to speak about it
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‘What is included in the benefits package?’
Why Not Say To Them: Wait for a job offer before discussing benefits.
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‘Interviews make me really nervous.’
Why Not Say To Them: The interviewer wants to hire someone confident in his or her abilities.
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