{"id":1360,"date":"2013-06-27T13:02:06","date_gmt":"2013-06-27T18:02:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kbicblog.com\/blog\/construction-recruiter\/?p=1360"},"modified":"2013-06-27T13:02:06","modified_gmt":"2013-06-27T18:02:06","slug":"six-interview-mistakes-to-avoid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kbicblog.com\/construction-recruiter\/blog\/six-interview-mistakes-to-avoid\/","title":{"rendered":"Six Interview Mistakes to Avoid"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s tough to avoid typical interview traps if you\u2019re unsure what they are. Here are six to watch out for.<\/p>\n

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1. Confusing an Interview with an Interrogation<\/b><\/h3>\n

Most candidates expect to be interrogated.\u00a0 An interview should be a converstaion.\u00a0 Candidates who expect to be interrogated avoid asking questions, leaving the interviewer in the role of interrogator.<\/p>\n

2. Making a Weakness Seem Positive<\/h3>\n

\u201cWhat are your weaknesses?\u201d Conventional wisdom dictates that you highlight a weakness like \u201cI\u2019m a workaholic,\u201d and turn it into a positive. Interviewers have heard the same answer a hundred times. If you are asked this, highlight a skill that you wish to improve upon and describe what you are doing to enhance your skill in this area. Interviewers want to see how you handle the question.<\/p>\n

3. Failing to Ask Questions<\/h3>\n

Almost every interviewer will ask if you have questions.\u00a0 Having no questions prepared indicates a lack of interest or lack of preparation. Interviewers are more impressed by the questions you ask than the answers to your questions.\u00a0 Make a list of questions you will ask.\u00a0 Include a question about the interviewer, such as, \u201cWhat attracted you to this company?\u201d<\/p>\n

4. Researching the Company But Not Yourself<\/h3>\n

Of course, you should prepare by researching the company. But most people don\u2019t take inventory of their own experience, knowledge and skills. Formulating a list of accomplishments prepares you to comfortably respond to any questions about your experience.<\/p>\n

5. Leaving Your Cellphone On<\/h3>\n

We may live in a wired & mobile world, but a cellphone is not appropriate for an interview. Turn it off before you enter the building.<\/p>\n

6. Waiting for a Call<\/h3>\n

Time is your enemy after the interview. After you send a thank-you letter to every interviewer, follow up a couple of days later with a question or additional information.\u00a0 Additional information can be details about your talents, successes, or a recent news industry article of interest. Your intention is to keep everyone\u2019s memory of you fresh.<\/p>\n

Read the complete article here http:\/\/career-advice.monster.com\/job-interview\/interview-preparation\/six-interview-mistakes\/article.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n

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