phone screen<\/a> is not the time to bring up family troubles or that time you got really drunk with your colleagues and sang karaoke with your boss till 3am. We don\u2019t want you to be a robot with no feelings or life outside of work, but we do want you to stay professional during the interview!<\/p>\n\u201cSo what does the job actually do?\u201d<\/span><\/strong>
\nIf you don\u2019t know that by now, you haven\u2019t done your due diligence. It\u2019s fine to ask questions of course, but not having a basic understanding of what the position entails shows that your interest is not genuine.<\/p>\nSwearing:<\/span><\/strong>
\nSeriously, no matter how relaxed the conversation feels, DON\u2019T SWEAR! If something slips out unintentionally, apologise straight away. Sure the person you are speaking to may not be bothered, but you can\u2019t rely on that!<\/p>\n\u201cWell my dream job is\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/strong>
\nDon\u2019t bring up goals or career moves that have nothing to do with the role you are currently being considered for. That\u2019s a sure fire way to fast-track your application to the bottom of the pile!<\/p>\n\u201cI couldn\u2019t stand my last boss\/colleague\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/strong>
\nNo matter how you felt about your last job, don\u2019t use the interview to air your grievances. Coming across as negative is going to make you look bad, not to mention you just never know who the interviewer is related to or friends with!<\/p>\n\u201cSorry I\u2019m late\u201d<\/span><\/strong>
\nIf you have arranged to speak or meet at a certain time, stick to it! If something has come up, give them the heads-up. Being late or MIA is the worst way to start your relationship with a recruiter or employer!<\/p>\nIt goes without saying but there are a lot of non-verbal faux pas that can also hinder your chances:<\/p>\n
Dressing too casually:<\/span><\/strong>
\nAn interview or meeting, whether it is with a recruiter or a prospective employer, is your chance to shine, and in some cases it may be your only opportunity to impress. A top hat and tails may not be necessary, but dressing professionally is a must!<\/p>\nNot following instructions:<\/span><\/strong>
\nWere there forms that you were supposed to complete and return? Were you asked to bring your ID with you? If you are ever in doubt make sure you clarify what is expected of you! Recruitment processes run to tight timeframes and if things get held up because you haven\u2019t returned your forms yet, you might end up with a black mark against your name.<\/p>\nUnsettling handshake:<\/span><\/strong>
\nBe prepared for the handshake \u2013 it may not be such a common practice these days but it absolutely still happens. Practice with someone else first if you have to but make sure it\u2019s not too strong or too limp \u2013 both variations can be very off-putting to the other person!<\/p>\nIf you are feeling uncertain about your upcoming interview, sometimes the best thing you can do is talk through your concerns with a recruiter like us! So don\u2019t hesitate to get in touch and all the best with your interview!!<\/p>\n
Good luck,
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