Of course, there is no ideal candidate for a particular position. Everyone has both cons and pros. The employer is able to fix all the nuances during the interview, to which the applicant should be extremely responsible, because if he plans to take a certain position, then, in addition to his desire, he has some other professional data. Interviewing is a process that can greatly facilitate getting a job, but you need to know what to say and what is better to be silent about.
"What does your company do?"
Agree, it’s strange to get a job in a company where you have to spend most of your free time, as well as spend energy and energy, but don’t know what it does. Such questions do not color you and do not make your employer think, "Wow, what is the desire of this candidate to start working soon." Most likely, the interviewer will think that you are so indifferent where you work, that even the Internet is not able to provide the necessary information about the company. To look like a professional, you must have at least a minimum supply of information about your upcoming job, as well as potential colleagues.
"When will you have children? What is your partner's name?"
Such personal questions seldom come to a place in small talk or even in conversation with a friend, to say nothing of an interview, where a stranger is talking to you, whom you may never see again. You should not ask the interviewer any personal questions. The point is not only that it is tactless, it can deprive you of your place of work and even offend the employer.
"You know, I can say ruder"
Of course, obscene expressions use everything. However, the art of using a mat in Russian or any other language consists in timeliness, accuracy, and also the place of use. Naturally, there are no exact recommendations and advice, but there is an obvious fact - do not use obscene expressions during employment. Yes, from time to time the abusive word fits perfectly into a joke or into a story, but during an interview such “language art” can put an end to your candidacy in a company, or maybe to a career as a whole.
"There is one racist joke ..."
An interview cannot be a place where you can allow yourself to express conflicting opinions, as well as demonstrate your sense of humor, especially if not many people understand you in a close circle. Of course, you are very lucky if the joke turns out to be funny and the interviewer understands and laughs, but even in this case, your chances of getting a job do not increase. So do not try your luck and it is better not to put the employer and yourself in an uncomfortable position during the interview.
"I would have your place"
Put yourself in the place of the employer and imagine if you would like to have in your ranks an employee who says this, as if hinting that your position in the company is at risk? It seems to me that no. Do not think about someone else's place, you should focus on the work and the position for which you came to fight at the moment. Remember that the interview is not conducted in order to understand where you can come in handy.
"Yes, this work is so, for the first time"
Even if you make plans for the future in which there is no place for the company you are joining, because you do not intend to stay here for long, it is not necessary to inform the employer about this. The interviewer should not know that you need this job only as a simple springboard to greater and better career heights.Also remember that if you are waiting for a response from another company that is more preferable for you, do not make the interlocutor feel that his place does not have a great price for you. It often happens that a dream job remains in the background.
"You know, I better not refuse"
Any phrases that may sound like a threat should be avoided. "I would rather get this job, otherwise ..." - even if it is a joke, which is completely inappropriate, you will look overly aggressive and even creepy.
"I remember my work on the moon ..."
A lie is a fatal phenomenon in almost all areas. It can be most destructive when this lie is obvious. In a job interview, honesty is the best policy. It is worth noting that in order to remain silent about something, it is not necessary to lie.
"It seems to me that everyone but me is to blame."
Any employer will not tolerate suffering and sobbing. Nobody cares how ruthlessly and vehemently you were fired from the previous place, as well as how much you need this job. Focus on your professionalism and the enthusiasm you can give to a new company.
"You're pretty attractive! Can we go somewhere?"
Do not flirt with your interviewer. Despite the fact that you can be absolutely sure of your personal attractiveness, a competent employer looks first of all at your professional abilities. Temptation tactics often end very poorly.
"What kind of position are you talking about?"
Well, how could you get to the interview if you don’t know why you came to this meeting, for what position. If, of course, it happened that you forgot, then you should ask carefully, relying on your employment, and not stupidity.
"I know that I'm not the most skilled person, but ..."
"Not the best? Well then, I'm sorry, all the best," - about such a continuation will be in the air after a similar phrase. Remember that if you are already in an interview, then you are qualified enough to speak with you. Self-abasement is far from a positive phenomenon in self-realization.
