Things not to Say During an Interview 

Always do your research. There might be nothing more cringing than walking into an interview not knowing what you got yourself into. You want to exhibit to the interviewer that you’re the right fit for the role, so make sure you do your homework by doing research. Visit the company’s website and social media accounts, and look for somehow who has a similar role. Better yet, try seek former or current employees you can speak with before your interview.

Regardless of how awful an occupation was, you never at any point need to badmouth a previous business in a meeting. Keep your tone somewhere close to impartial and positive, concentrating on what you've gained from your experience and what you're planning to do later on. This particularly applies when you're discussing for what reason you're leaving.

You would also prefer not to talk adversely about anybody you've worked with before. Regardless of whether a past supervisor could put the characters in Horrible Bosses to disgrace, your interviewer doesn't know that—and could ponder whether you're the troublesome one to work with instead.

Even if this is the most nerve-wracking interview you may ever had in your entire life to date, never admit outright that you’re anxious. Your recruiter wouldn’t want to hire a candidate who lacks confidence. Fake your confidence until you make it. And this is also why preparation is key to intrviews.

Saying that you’re willing to take on any role that they have in the company conveys that you are simply desperate for a job and that you aren’t passionate enough about a particular role. This is a huge turn off to for hiring managers. Make sure that you’re focusing and applying for a role that you really want to take on and whose tasks you want to do and why it’s what you’re looking for.

Don’t make this mistake, regardless if you just graduated or if you’re totally switching careers. When you say that you don’t have experience they need, you’re already saying that you wouldn’t be the best person they can hire. Instead of emphasizing your weaknesses, highlight on your strength, stay positive and channel your enthusiasm instead.

Your interviewer has definitely read your resume – repeatedly, even. When he asks a question that might be on your document, he isn’t asking you to repeat what you’ve written. Cite specific examples, tell him more about it. He may be evaluating your communication or social skills to determine if you’re what the company is looking for in the job.

Preparing for the interview by anticipating the questions that could be asked and formulating answers ahead is great. However, don’t memorize it word for word so you don’t sound robotic or rehearsed. Stop being on the edge of your seat just waiting for the questions you have answers for. Instead, have a genuine conversation and put a pinch of positive personality to your answers.

First, this answer isn’t surprising at all. Second, it has been used so many times that it’s already cliché in interviews. Third, it doesn’t say a lot about your work ethics or how you’re trying to improve. Reflect on the challenges you’ve had in your past experience instead and focus on how you were able to conquer it or how you’re presently dealing with it.

Fillers such as “um,” “like,” “uh,” “er”, etc. translates to lack of confidence. Heavens forbid, your interviewer might even think that your communication skills aren’t proficient for the role you’re applying for. If you’re unsure how to answer or some details of your answer aren’t very clear, pause before you even start responding, organize your thoughts and get straight to the point to avoid more mistakes.

There are still questions that can surprise you regardless of the preparation and repetitive practice that you’ve done. However, saying upfront that you don’t know is not really the best foot forward. What you can do is repeat the question carefully and thoughtfully, and you can start by saying, “I think I would say…”

Every time you ask questions that similarly resonate to ‘What’s in it for me?’ you can send of a privileged, arrogant and distasteful vibe. When you’re in an interview, never forget they need to know what you can do for them. What can you do to help the business thrive? At this stage, they don’t owe you a favor to give what you want. If you do happen to be the best fit for the role, your satisfaction as an employee will be important to them.

When you have no questions, it can give the impression that you aren’t that interested or committed get more information. Prepare some questions ahead of time. It will also most likely benefit you more than you thought it would when you hear the interviewer’s responses.

Even if you’re just genuinely curious, do not give off the impression that you’re in a hurry or that you just want to get this over and done with. Show that you are grateful for this opportunity by respecting the time that it takes. If the meeting takes longer than scheduled, it might be a good sign. Also, stop looking at your watch.

This should not need any more explanation. Be at the office 5-10 minutes before the scheduled interview time.

Don’t be overly punctual. Being there more for more than 10 minutes may cause your interviewer to deal with you immediately instead of finishing up other things before your meeting. Or on the other hand, you will make him guilty for having you wait.

If you have a subconscious habit of swearing or cussing, you have to be really extra cautious in an interview. Swearing is a definite red flag in this setting and even of the hiring manager can drop some bombs, make sure that you remain professional and appropriate.

Avoid buzzwords. They are highly encouraged in your CV and resume, but they are also not helpful during interviews. Skip these phrases or terms and focus on more definite and realistic ones that can partner with your skills.

Do your best to be able to proceed to the next steps of the hiring process first, and then think about these things when you’re hired. Asking about promotion immediately can tell the interviewer that you might be entitled or boastful. Instead, you can ask about the career paths in the company.

Keep your personal life or troubles out of the way. This isn’t the right time and place to talk about it, even if your interviewer can would have the tendency to empathize. Don’t give him or her the idea that your personal issues might affect your performance if you are hired.