INTERVIEW TIPS FOR JOB SEEKERS (DON'Ts)

INTERVIEW TIPS FOR JOB SEEKERS (DON'Ts)

Its good to prepare well for your interviews, to practice your

answers to popular questions, to research the company and

position, study your CV, dress smell good and arrive on time.

However, I’ve come to realize from experience that many

jobseekers adhere to these rules, but still end up performing

poorly in interviews.

I’ve been a victim of these mistakes and it has cost me a lot

of interviews that I would have aced. It took me some time to

realize my mistake but unfortunately, many jobseekers still

fall victim. What am I talking about?

1) Discussing and making noise with fellow interviewees:

Interview is a serious business. It is not a social gathering or

an avenue to exchange pleasantries, discuss politics and

football and gossip about unimportant stuffs. Many, and I

repeat many jobseekers make this mistake.

They’re waiting for the interview to start or their turn to

reach, and before you know it the place turns to a market

place. Everybody forgets why they’re there and start making

noise. This works against you in two ways: You forget why

you’re there and all the preparations you’ve done, and even

the company might percieve you as an unserious person. You

won’t realize this until you’re called in for your turn and

you realize you just ended up chatting away your potential

job.

I’m not saying you shouldn’t exchange greeting with fellow

jobseekers, I’m saying you should do it quickly and go to one

side and think about your answers to questions or any

further info you might need to ruminate over that will make

you soar above others. After the interview you can socialize.

2) Disclosing your answers to questions: On no account
should you disclose to fellow interviewees your answers to
questions asked, especially on salary and allowances. Why
Because that your “new friend” you told your expected salary
can give a lesser figure during the second stage interview
and he will be hired ahead of you. Many have lost jobs
through this means (including myself) just because I was
trying to make friends! If you’re asked, tell the person its
private matter or give him a figure way above what you
demanded!

3) Becoming too casual immediately after the interview: I’ve
seen some remove their tie immediately they come out of
the interview room, some remove their suits and become too
casual. Avoid these urges cos you never know if the company
is still watching and a$$essing your level of focus and
seriousness. Remain formal and organized until you climb
that Okada, Keke or taxi.

4) Over-thinking about your performance: Once you’re
through with your interview, a$$ure yourself that you did
your best and leave the rest for God and the employer.
There’s no need to beat yourself, it will distract you. When
you get home, analyse the interview, try to anlyse your
mistakes and correct them in the next interview. Move on
with your life!

Cheers!!!