(00:00): Please, please, please do not say this.
If you want to succeed in your interview and ultimately land a job offer, do not say these
things in an interview after interviewing hundreds of candidates and seeing the common
responses that job seekers are giving that are actually cost them the job offer.
I had to make this video to help you out.
So I compiled a list of things not to say in an interview.
So you can avoid making these mistakes and actually land the job.
Let's go.
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(00:55): So let's get straight into it.
Things that you need to avoid saying in an interview so that you can land the job.
Number one, asking what the company does.
You guys, this is a no.
So what is it exactly that you guys do here?
When you ask, what does the company do?
It shows that you did not do your research, that you are coming into the interview uninformed,
and that you probably sprayed and prayed sent out your resume hundreds of times, and hoped
that somebody would call you back for an interview.
This is not good.
Employers do not want to waste their time on candidates that didn't even take a moment
to research who they were interviewing with.
And ultimately what the company does.
The, I am most excited about speaking with are the candidates that have done their homework
and that are as excited to speak to me as well.
(01:51): And this shows that they did their research
prior to getting on the call.
So instead say this.
So from my understanding, your company offers IT solutions to local businesses in Chicago.
You just started with IT.
And now you branched out into cyber security.
Can you elaborate more on your product or service offerings?
Number two is bad mouthing a previous employer or company, or simply just being negative
in an interview.
I absolutely hated it there, although this may or may not be true, keep that sentiment
to yourself.
If you a bad mouth, a previous employer in the company's eyes, there is a very high chance.
You will bad mouth them as well.
And so they do not want to put their bets on somebody that is speaking negatively about
a previous employer, stay away from negative language, no matter how bad your previous
experience was.
I hated my old boss and trust me, I've heard some really bad stories.
(02:47): So instead of saying, I hated my old boss
rather consider saying I did not find the work environment in alignment with my values
and my goals.
My old job was so boring.
I'm looking for new challenges at work that align with my strengths.
Number three is desperation for the job.
Listen, I need this job.
And the hard truth is an employer will never give you a job simply because you need the
job.
They will only offer you a job when they believe that you can add value to the company based
on your skills and previous experience.
So instead of saying how much you need the job, focus on demonstrating the value you
can add and what you can bring to the table to help the team or the organization reach
their goals.
Based on my past experience, working with projects similar in nature, I believe I can
help the team maximize their current budget while expanding to new markets.
(03:47): Number four, emphasizing that you are a Jack
or Jill of all trades.
Trust me, I can do it all, whatever you need me to do, I will do it.
The truth is that employers want specialists, they want people that can perform the specific
responsibilities and have the specific skills that are listed within the job description.
So when you go in saying that you are a Jack and Jill of all trades, that you can do it
all, it shows that number one, you do not know what the employer is specifically looking
for in a candidate.
And number two, maybe you actually don't possess those specific skills.
So what you should do instead is make sure that you are very clear on what the job description
is looking for, what the employer ultimately wants in a candidate based on skills and experience,
and then demonstrate that in an interview, based on your job posting, I can tell that
you are looking for so someone that has a deep understanding of digital marketing and
more specifically paid ads and copywriting, I am not good at everything, but those are
my strengths.
(04:50): And number five, the job that you are applying
for is just temporary or you plan to step in a completely different direction.
I'm actually planning on starting my own business in a few years.
This is a huge red flag.
And the moment an employer hears this, your resume, your interview is getting tossed.
The truth is that a company does not want to spend time or invest money in a person
that is not going to be fully invested in their role.
And in growing with the company, they don't wanna invest in somebody that is just planning
on leaving in the future.
Even if that is the case for you, you don't want to say it in an interview.
It raises a huge red flag because it shows that you may not be 100% invested in your
role and in the company.
And that your priorities will probably be split.
(05:37): Instead, when you are asked about your five
or 10 year goals, show that lines up with the company and specifically the role that
you are applying for show how you plan to grow within your role and within the company,
and especially how you want to add value.
I see myself going from a managerial role to director level in about five years, I want
to better hone in on my leadership and project management skills to be better equipped to
lead teams of 15 plus people.
And based on the trajectory I've seen from people in your organization, I think that
my goals align perfectly with your company.
This is a sure way to nail the interview.
Have you made any of these interview mistakes?
Let me know in the comments below, I'm curious to hear your story.
And so to recap what not to say in an interview, if you ultimately want to get hired, number
one, asking what the company does.
(06:26): This shows that you did not do your research
prior to the interview.
Number two, bad mouthing previous employers, or simply being negative in an interview,
nobody wants to be around somebody that is negative.
And ultimately in the employer's eyes, if you badmouth a previous employer, there is
a very high chance you will badmouth them.
If something goes wrong in your role, number three is desperation for the job.
Do not say I need this job.
Rather demonstrate how you can add value and how you can help the company reach their goals.
Number four, being a Jack and Jill of all trades saying that you can do anything and
everything that the employer requires rather focus on specific skills and strengths that
are listed within the job description that you possess.
And number five, saying that this is a temporary job and that you plan to step in a different
direction or even start your own business.
(07:17): An employer does not want to invest in somebody
that is gonna potentially be here for a few months and then leave to start their own venture.
It costs them time and money when hiring.
And so make sure that you avoid the statement in an interview.
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