https://fortifyexperts.com/job-seeker/how-to-handle-common-interview-questions/
Getting to the interview stage of jobs is something to be celebrated. Being able to set yourself apart from the pool of potential candidates can be hard to achieve. But the next step, the interview, can be one of the hardest and scariest things when it comes to looking for new jobs. Some of the most common interview mistakes are the ones that can easily be avoided and help you land that new job.
1. Dressing Inappropriately
Clothing is one of the first impressions you can make to a potential employer. By wearing unprofessional clothing or showing up in wrinkled clothes can send the wrong message to the employers. Spending the extra time making sure you look professional and polished for the interview can make a big difference to employers.
2. Showing Up Late
Showing up late to an interview does not create a good impression of you to the employer. Being late can be a showcase for poor time management skills and can even be seen as a lack of respect for the employer. In order to avoid this, it is best to budget enough time so that you arrive 5-10 minutes early to the interview. If you are scared of being late even with the 5-10 minute window, show up earlier, just hang out somewhere else, such as in your car or on a bench outside., before going to check in for the interview.
3. Not Doing Research on the Company
Employers like it when prospective employees do their research. It is common for interviewers to ask you what you know about the company. By doing research about the employer, you can impress them with your knowledge and leave a good impression. It is also a good idea to see if you can find out any information about the interviewer to see you two have anything in common that you bring up in the interview to leave another impression.
4. Not Asking Questions
If you don’t ask questions, this can come across that you are not interested in the company. You must be careful about what questions you ask. Questions about vacation, compensation, and raises are not appropriate for first interviews. Good questions to ask may be more about the job or the company in general. This can include asking “What are some of the daily tasks associated with the job?” or “What are some of the challenges this position faces?” or even just more about the company. This is a good idea to come up with questions ahead of time, so you don’t have to scramble to come up with some during the interview.
5. Not Following Up
Once the interview is done, there is still one more step that can leave another good impression with an employer, the follow up. It is best to send a follow up email to the people you interviewed with within 24 hours of the interview. If you don’t do this, the employer may think you are not interested in the job and will move on with another candidate. Following up can reaffirm your interest in the company and leaving a better impression with the employer.
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