Interviews are considered to be the hardest part in applying for a job. Applicants usually go tense, resulting to overthinking, underthinking, or becoming paranoid. Interviewees try to prepare and look for tips on how to deal with interviews. While there might be a lot of articles dedicated to providing the right answers during interviews, there are also those who provide advice with regard to the things we should not say during interviews.
The following are some of the things you should not say during this crucial part of applying for a job.
I'm a highly motivated, proactive problem-solver.
Using this or something that is similar to this would give them a different idea. They might think that you do have any noteworthy or strong skill. Instead of saying this, tell you're your strengths, your solid skill that they can make use of during your stay with them.
What's your vacation policy?
This is a big no-no as the interviewers might think you are only after the things you can get from them and not the things you can offer them. Remember that they are looking for employees because they need people who could contribute to the growth and success of the company. Talk more about what you can offer and then start negotiating only after you've been awarded with the position.
My greatest weakness? I'm a perfectionist.
That is not telling them your weakness. "You haven't given the hiring manager any insight into what you're like as a worker, or how you power through your own shortcomings." Instead of telling them this, let them know what challenges you have encountered during your past jobs and what you did to overcome them. "Providing a fake weakness makes you sound rehearsed at best, like you have something to hide at worst."
My last boss? Terrible.
Everybody has gone through something difficult in one job or another, but that doesn't mean your boss is the most terrible person in the face of the Earth. Instead of bad-mouthing your employer, tell them something more positive like telling them how you handled situations that weren't in your favor.
