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Once you apply to a job and everything is ok, the company will invite you over for an interview. Most of the time the interview process will either make or break your future with the company. It\u2019s very important to be fully prepared for the interview and avoid any potential interview mistakes. Most people do end up making mistakes during the interview, so we are here to show you what you need to avoid if you want to get hired after your interview.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\r\n

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Not researching the position<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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Most people just end up applying to dozens of companies at the same time and they go at the interview with the idea that they might have a shot. This is the first mistake, not actually knowing as much as possible about the position and the company itself. Since a lot of people just go to the interview randomly, you will have a major advantage if you do some research and fully understand the business and what you have to do.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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Sharing too much information<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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Sometimes sharing too much info can be a problem. You want to show your interest, but you don\u2019t want to share too much about previous jobs or yourself for that matter. Answer what you are asked and don\u2019t interrupt the HR person.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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Bad body language<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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If you appear uninterested during the interview or you express negativity, the interviewer will notice that and your chances will be a lot lower. You want to dress professionally and also appear very interested in the job. Otherwise you will just waste your time and the job will go to someone else.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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Not asking questions<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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Yes, you need to reply to the interviewer questions, but at the same time you also want to ask questions too. You want to study the internet for interview questions that pertain to your industry. Remember, asking questions shows that you are actively interested in the job. And it will open up the door to some great opportunities.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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You don\u2019t collect contact information<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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Sharing your business card is a good idea to exchange contact information. If the interviewer sees that you have potential, he might recruit you for another job. So you do have a chance even if this particular task will not be in the cards for you. Sharing info and following up after the interview can help a lot.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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As you can see, a lot of people make interview mistakes, and some of them are pretty simple. Yet these little things can be very problematic, which is why you have to address the issue as much as possible. It\u2019s not going to be worth wasting your time at the interviews if you keep making these mistakes.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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The best thing you can do is to learn from these interview mistakes and ensure that you don\u2019t do them at all. The right focus and professionalism will help a lot in this situation. We encourage you to avoid any rush and carefully study that business and position. Every detail counts, and the more you focus on results, the better the outcome will be for you!<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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