10 Common Interview Mistakes (To Avoid in 2022)

It was the first job interview in my life. The elders of my family were very happy. 

My dad was too excited. I can recall he told me, “Build rapport with the interviewers during the interview.”

The problem started from here. 

Interview date came. I entered the interview room.

My body was shaking. I was nervous. 

The moment I entered the room, my father's words came to my mind….build rapport…build rapport.

I sat down.  I looked at the eyes of the interviewers; my trembling increased even more. I asked one of the interviewers, “Are you married?”

I was a good-looking lady. I thought this question may help me to build rapport. But the opposite happened. 

I didn’t get that job. Actually asking personal question was an interview mistake. So the job candidate needs to know the common interview mistakes and the art to avoid those.

What do you say?

Generally, specific common questions are asked in the job interview with many other questions. 

 

Are you prepared for that?

 

It's unprofessional if you can't answer any questions—a common interview mistake.

 

 

Some candidates present them in a way that they don't know anything about the company.

 

If so, ask yourself, can you deserve that job?

 

No...no...no. Not at all. 

 

Do you know what a company wants from you?

 

How well you know about their company and how you can add value.

 

Got my point?

 

 

Research the company before the interview. Study their website. Read the mission statement. Know the leaders of that company.

 

Yes, your primary research is done.

 

What next?

 

Study the LinkedIn profile of those leaders.

 

Then browse on the internet who their competitors are.

 

Wait, one more thing you have to do. 

 

Analyze your post. What can be your responsibility for that post? What they do expect from you.

 

Prepare yourself this way so that no question can throw you off.

 

“Sorry, sir, there was a huge traffic jam.” – A common excuse.

 

How irresponsible you are.

 

A job interview means a crucial moment in your life. If you are late in that crucial moment, you will be late every day if the company hires you.

 

Do you want them to think this way? 

 

Being late in the interview means you are irresponsible and unprofessional. Will that company hire you? 

 

Never. They have many more options. 

 

It’s one of the common interview mistakes.

 

 

Just proper planning is needed.

 

I agree, sometimes for some unavoidable reason, you can be late.
 

If so, say sorry for the time wasted. 

Only this is enough? No. Explain why you are late.

If you come to know any emergency before the interview, let them know. Drop an email and request them to postpone the interview. 

Common Interview Mistakes #3 - Displaying Low Energy

“Not interested in this interview? Then why have you applied for this position?”

Obviously, your interviewer will think this way if your body language tells them that.

Body language? Most probably, you are not clear.

Your body can express language. How?

Suppose you don’t maintain eye contact with the interviewers, your disinterest tone, lack of attention to the interview. Oh wait.  Crumbled posture will include in this list.

Don’t you think it’s an interview mistake? Obviously it’s a mistake.

So, how to avoid it?

Some EXCELLENT Tips:

Common Interview Mistake #4 – Too Much Excitement

A lack of excitement during the interview might be fatal to your career. I agree. But it does not mean you will show off too much excitement in an interview. It can be a career killer.

If you come off as childish, interviewers will think you are unprofessional and not serious about the company. It is the worst interview mistake.

Tips to avoid this interview mistake:

Please reader; follow these interview tips and tricks, and if you can do this, you need not worry more about how to face the interview successfully. 

Common Interview Mistake #5 – Making Negative Remarks About Former Employers

'My last boss was horrible. He always doubted my work.'

 

What do you think, if you comment about your last boss or existing boss in an interview this way, will the interviewers show sympathy towards you?

 

Not at all. Instead opposite will happen.

 

Interviewers will assume you are unprofessional and mean-spirited. They may think you were a problem for that company. They may also believe you will make such comments about your future boss.

 

It will be one of the worst interview mistakes.

 

 

I know the hiring manager may ask about your previous company and boss.

 

My interview tips:

Hey, you can handle it this way. So, you need not worry more about how to face the interview successfully.

 

 

Nobody likes a talkative person. Generally, interviewees who speak excessively do this because they are unprepared and don't know the answer to the question. 

 

Remember, an interviewer always wants a straightforward answer. 

 

Not only this.

 

Generally, interviewees who talk excessively are not good listeners. It means they are not a team player.

 

So sad. But it's an interview mistake.

 

 

Just answer the question as clearly as possible.

 

Are you a natural talker?

 

If so, no worries.

 

Write the answer to some common questions before the interview. 

 

This can help you organize your thoughts and reduce your chances of rambling throughout the interview.

 

Common Interview Mistake #7 – Talk about Salary and Benefits First

Some of the candidates (not all) talk about salary and company benefits at the beginning of the interview.

 

It is one of the common interview mistakes. It seems you don't care about the company other than salary. 

 

It doesn't look good. 

 

Hiring managers want to see what values you can add to their company.

 

Yes, salary is a matter for you. I know. You can talk about this matter at the end of your interview. You have time to negotiate your salary.

 

So, please wait, not at the beginning.

 

How to avoid this interview mistake?

 

Don't be hurry. Usually, the hiring manager talks about this. 

 

If they don't talk about this, Wait until they ask if you have any questions for them.

 

Ask the employer about the salary and other interview questions at that stage.

 

It's an excellent interview tip, right?

 

Common Interview Mistake #8– Overselling Yourself

 

It's important to impress the interviewers. But it does not mean you will oversell yourself. 

 

Please don't try to grab any opportunity to compliment yourself during an interview.

 

Towards the end of your interview, the interviewer will ask you if you have any questions from your side.

 

The worst interview mistake is you are saying ..."ummm...no.'

 

 

One of my most important interview tips and tricks for you is to ask some killer interview questions to the employer at this stage.

 

But careful, my reader.

Sometimes interviewers forget to inform you about the next steps.

 

So what?

 

You may ask. If you don't...a mistake.

 

Why asking about the next step is necessary?

 

It will tell them you are confident and interested in doing this job. 

 

How to avoid this mistake?

 

Very simple, dear. Simply ask.

 

 

'Oh...one more thing. Is there another interview, or...?"

 

So simple this interview tip is, right? What do you say?

 

Huh...we are almost at the end.

 

Now you know the most common interview mistakes. 

 

Now, it's time to prepare you for the next interview. Don't forget all the interview tips and tricks you have learned today.

 

GOOD LUCK.