Interviewing is a nerve-wracking process. We have all been there before, sitting across from the interviewer(s) and answering the questions as best you can. The goal really is to portray your experience and skills well enough to get the job. With that being said, certain things we say can raise red flags. You may not say it with bad intentions and you might have been nervous, however it can cost you the opportunity. Here’s a list of seven things you should never say in an interview:
- “It’s on my resume”: When an interviewer asks you specific questions about your experience, the go to answer is not to say that it is on your resume. It speaks volumes of your character when you opt with that answer – and not in a good way.
- Profanity: This goes without saying, but profanity never bodes well. Even if you excuse yourself when it does happen.
- “I know I don’t have the experience”: The reason you made it to the interview was not on the premise of not having the experience. They saw something they liked and brought you in. Don’t make the rethink their decision by saying you have no experience.
- Saying “Um”: We all have the one thing we say when we’re nervous. “Um” seems to take the number one spot. Try to break the habit, interviewers do notice when you say things like that and it can be a knock against you.
- Saying negative things about your previous company: Bashing your previous company only makes you look bad. This is a major red flag for employers. They will not hire someone on if they feel in turn they will bash their organization.
- “I’m just seeing what is out there right now”: If you are currently working and you’re testing the waters to see what is out there. Do not make it a point to saying that. Right off the bat it shows you’re uncommitted and wasting the interviewers time.
- “I don’t have any questions”: Always ask questions, you want the opportunity you will show your true interest with asking questions. They will gauge how eager you are for the position when you ask questions.
If you are hungry and eager to land a new position make sure you don’t say the seven things listed on this list!
