15 things you should not do at an interview
- Do not be late or overdressed. For women wear only light perfume, make up, and jewelry.
- Do not forget to bring a copy of your resume.
- Do not smoke or chew gum, even if the interviewer does and offers you either.
- Do not answer with a simple “yes” or “no”.
- Do not over-answer questions or talk too much either.
- Do not lie. Answer questions truthfully, frankly, and briefly.
- Do not make derogatory remarks about your present or former employers and co-workers.
- Do not mention other companies that turned you down.
- Do not inquire about salary, vacations, etc… during the first interview unless you are sure the employer is interested in hiring you.
- Do not take anyone with you to the interview.
- Do not apologize for lack of experience or training, stress your strong points instead.
- Do not put anything on the interviewer’s desk.
- Do not try to be very funny.
- Do not hang around after the interview.
- Do not make elaborate promises.
