Eight Interview Mistakes That Are Costing You The Job

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A new year is often a great time to make a new start on the job front. Matthew Crist looks at the things that could cost you dear when it comes to finding your ideal position for 2014 in an article written for EuroMaTech.

You’ve seen the job of your dreams advertised, you’ve applied, and now you’ve been asked to come for an interview. What could possibly go wrong?

Well in truth, quite a lot.

There are plenty of blogs and articles telling prospective employees what they need to do in order to secure a job, or how to nail an interview in 10 easy steps. But knowing what not to do is just as important.

In truth, most of us probably wouldn’t know that some of our actions in the interview room can do us more harm than good.

So here’s your chance to brush up on those interview “no-no’s” that could be oh so south africa phone number library costly to your chances of landing that desired job.


1. Not Doing Your Research

When you go for an interview you should try and find out as much as you possibly can about the company before hand. Even if you’ve never heard of the firm before, you need to find out what they do, where they operate and any other key information which might help you secure the job. In the past this could prove to be tricky, but thanks to the internet (and that handy tool you may have heard of called Google) there is now no excuse to turn up unprepared.


2. Bad Habits

Picking your nose, biting your nails, scratching your face, fiddling with your ears, not to mention over exaggerated yawning – take your choice. Any of these activities are not only extremely anti-social; they also suggest to a potential employer that you are nervous and awkward around people: as well as being pretty disgusting to work with.