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Will making a mistake at a job interview ruin my chances?
Want to know more about how to do well in a job interview?
Your CV has secured you an invitation to a job interview? Congratulations! You have an important meeting ahead of you, and you are probably wondering how not to waste a valuable opportunity?
If you don't have much experience in recruitment, you may not feel very confident at the meeting, and it's easy to stumble!
That's why it's worth seeking advice phone list for sale from more experienced colleagues or... read the article on the Talent Days blog!
With us you will learn what are the most common mistakes during job interviews and how to avoid them!
Underestimating soft skills
Fun fact: a job interview tests not only the candidate's skills, but also their soft skills!
It is not only what you have in your CV that counts, but also your personal culture, the ability to communicate precisely, professionalism and at least basic knowledge of business etiquette.
A negative attitude, talking off-topic or inability to behave in a professional situation will raise the recruiter's doubts because it may indicate difficulties in finding your place in the company's organizational culture or in contacts with the team.
On the other hand – don't exaggerate! Everyone makes minor mistakes! However, so that they don't ruin your chances for the position, take care of your soft skills in advance .
How to develop social skills?
deepen your emotional intelligence – empathy, stoic calmness and dealing with your own (and other people's!) emotions are useful in every position,
remember that you can only work on those imperfections that you are aware of – test yourself in various situations and initiatives to discover your strengths and weaknesses,
join a volunteering program, interest group or organization to improve your communication and teamwork skills,
take advantage of the opportunity to participate in recruitment events – for example at Talent Days job fairs , if only to familiarize yourself with the job interview,
be open to feedback – if you hear critical words, think them over before rejecting them completely,
and if you do make a faux pas during a conversation, just try to fix your mistake – after all, it's the intention that counts!
Lack of substantive preparation for the interview
“- Um, so what position is this recruitment for? And what do you guys actually do
As you know, asking questions at a job interview is important , but choose the topics to bring up that will put you in a good light !
Basic information about the company, knowledge of the position, responsibilities and conditions listed in the offer are the minimum you should know when going to a meeting.
Why is it so important? The candidate's substantive preparation shows their respect for the interviewers' time and that they are serious about working in the position.
Besides, if you do solid research on the company and read the job offer, it will be easier for you to meet the expectations of the recruiter and the employer during the interview.
Before your interview, find answers to the following questions:
What does the company I want to work for do?
What is its mission and what are its values? – direct information can most often be found on the website, but indirectly you can also read the answer from the brand's communication.
Who is its target group? – check what language the company speaks on its social media channels!
What do the press and industry websites say about the company? What is the company best known for?
What duties are listed in the job posting for the position I am applying for?
What requirements are included in the offer? Do I meet them?
What working conditions have been specified? Is there anything I would like to clarify during the interview?
Do I know anyone who works at this company? Can I contact this person to get more information, such as working conditions, salary, and/or expectations for a future employee?
Excessive economy of words
It is possible that, not wanting to sound like a chatterbox or to show your nervousness, you try to answer the questions as briefly and to the point as possible. This is appreciated, as long as your questions do not boil down to a laconic “yes” or “no”!
Answering questions with one word and reluctantly developing threads may be a signal to the recruiter that you are not interested in the topic of the interview and you don't care whether you get the job (for example, because you have already received an offer that sui