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Appearing arrogant came in second at 49 per cent and speaking negatively about a current or previous employer ranked third at 44 per cent. Other mistakes included dressing inappropriately (42 per cent), not providing specific answers (35 per cent) and not asking good questions (25 per cent).
'Interviews give employers an opportunity to see what it is really like to work with a candidate; how they respond when under pressure, what motivates them and how they relate to others,' said Tony Roy, Managing Director of CareerBuilder.co.uk.
'If a candidate is too negative, is not prepared for the interview or is easily flustered, it usually reflects poorly on the candidate's abilities. Be well-informed about the company, practice answers to potential questions and always maintain a professional demeanour.'
CareerBuilder.co.uk offers the following tips for successful interviews:
Nothing says 'I am not that interested in this job' like someone who has done no research and knows little about a company. It is easier than ever to find information about a company and its activities. Candidates who don't could be perceived as lazy, unmotivated or disinterested.
The last thing an employer wants to do is to hire someone who brings personal drama to the office. Even if the interview seems casual, always keep it professional and avoid sharing unnecessary personal information.
Interviewers don't expect you to have all the answers. Often they are testing your reaction to 'tough questions' to see how you respond under pressure. It is much worse to get caught in a lie than to admit you do not know something. If you are unsure of an answer, it is OK to say you don't know but then outline the steps you would take to find out. This will demonstrate you are a problem solver.
'Tell me about yourself?' 'Why do you want to work here?' 'What motivates you?' These questions may seem simple, but because they are so broad, candidates can get tripped up by them if they don't know where to start or when to end.
No matter how tempting it is to share woes from prior jobs or how much an interviewer is pushing you to do so, it is never a good idea to say negative things about a previous employer. The interviewer will assume you will also be likely to bad-mouth their company in the future.
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