Job Interview Red Flags You Should Avoid
Job Interview Red Flags You Should Avoid
Whether you're preparing for your first job interview or are a job market veteran, preparation is key to acing any job interview.
There are certain things that companies and hiring managers are certainly looking for and other behaviors that they'll run a mile from. Let's review job interview mistakes so that you can avoid making them.
What Is A Job Interview Red Flag?
In general, a job interview red flag is anything about your application, resumé, or personality that may cause the person hiring you to either disregard your application entirely, or hire a different candidate for the task. Job interview red flags can include a lack of clear communication on your part, misrepresentation of work experience or history, inconsistencies, or other indicators that you may be a poor fit for the company.
What Are The Red Flags?
Let's go over these red flags so you can avoid them in your next job interview.
Speaking Negatively About Your Previous Employer
When interviewing for a new job, it's critical that you maintain a positive attitude about your previous employer—even if you left your old job on bad terms. Trash-talking your previous employer won't make you look good to any future employer.
Don't Be Unenthusiastic
Only apply for jobs that you're truly enthusiastic about. A lack of enthusiasm displayed in your job interview will make any employer think that you're not going to give 100% of your effort and attention to your job while you're at work.
Employers aren't going to be satisfied with that.
