6 Worst Interview Mistakes Job Seekers Make

Rosemary Haefner of Careerbuilder

One-in-four workers (25 percent) reported they plan to change jobs in 2013 or 2014. While outrageous actions by candidates in job interviews can result in lost opportunities, so can other behaviors that are seen more frequently. When asked to identify the top detrimental mistakes in job interviews, hiring managers reported: Continue Reading

Interview Mistakes to Avoid

Making a good impression in an interview is a big step in landing a new job.  In order for veterans (and other job seekers) to achieve this goal, it is important not to make the mistakes mentioned in the following post.

Interviews are a time of excitement , anticipation, and anxiety for many job seekers. A good interview is the key to a new career. For this reason, it’s not always the most qualified person who gets an offer; it’s frequently the person who has the best interview. Here are some interview mistakes to avoid, so that you can put your best foot forward:

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Interview Mistakes to Avoid

So You Muffed a Good Opportunity in Your Job Interview? 10 Interview Bloopers and How to Correct Them

Carole Martin, The Interview Coach

I’m sure you’ve sat through movie or TV “bloopers” at the end of shows and laughed at the mistakes the actors make during the filming of the show. If I could put together a film with bloopers that people make in interviews it might seem funny as well – but not when it happens in real life – to you!

How do you avoid bloopers? First you become aware of what some of the pitfalls of interviewing are and then you prepare and practice so that it won’t happen to you. Here are 10 of those very pitfalls to watch for. Continue Reading

7 Ways to Screw Up a Job Interview

How to Prevent These Three Common Deadly Mistakes In Job Interviews

Carole Martin, The Interview Coach

No two interviews are alike so it is difficult to be prepared for the unexpected. You can however focus on your presentation skills that can be more important than what you say.

1. Poor non-verbal communication image

• Stand straight, and make good eye contact.
• Connect with a good, firm, enthusiastic handshake.
• Sit erect, learning forward to appear interested and attentive. Continue Reading

Interview Mistakes to Stay Away From

Were you impressed by your last interview?  More importantly, was the interviewer impressed?  If the answer to the first question is no, then you may feel that one or more things went wrong in your interview.  For employers, even one mistake can raise a red flag about you as a candidate.  The following are interview mistakes made one too many times by job seekers: Continue Reading

6 Job Interview Blunders to Avoid

Jessica Holbrook Hernandez of Great Resumes Fast

Every job seeker knows that a job interview can make for a tense experience. You want to make the right first impression, which is sometimes easier said than done. The good news is that there are some mistakes you can outright avoid if you know what they are. Let’s take a look at six common job interview blunders you can easily avoid: Continue Reading

Three Common Deadly Mistakes Made In Job Interviews

Carole Martin, The Interview Coach

No two interviews are alike so it is difficult to be prepared for the unexpected. You can however focus on your presentation skills that can be more important than what you say. Continue Reading