Infographic 5 Things to Avoid in a Job Interview

Infographic 5 Things to Avoid in a Job InterviewInfographic 5 Things to Avoid in a Job Interview5Stevens Henager College recently published Infographic Top 10 Job Interview Mistakes. Weve expanded on the top five things to avoid in a job interview so you can let your past accomplishments- and not your nerves- shine.You can also view the full infographic below with all 10 mistakes to avoid5 Things to Avoid in a Job InterviewBadmouthing your boss.Lets say that you had a boss from hell. (Havent we all?) The last thing you want to do is dish about your bad boss during a job interview. For starters, its bad form, and also, you never know if your previous boss and your qualifikation boss know each other. As hard as it might be, try to find something positive to say about your former boss, but only if you are asked. Otherwise, it could sound forced and fake, and without meaning to, youll convey to your potential boss that you really didnt like your former manager.Not dressing for the interv iew.Youre applying for a telecommuting job, where you imagine youll spend your days working in your PJs- and if youre feeling really fancy, some yoga pants. That doesnt mean you should wear said yoga pants during your job interview, though. Whether youre interviewing in person or via a Skype interview, its important to dress up. At the very least, men should wear a suit or dress pants and a shirt and tie, and women should wear either a conservative dress or blouse and skirt or dress pants. Dressing down could communicate that youre not really that interested in the position.Lying. Maybe you took some time off to raise your kids. Or you had to take care of a medical issue or care for an aging loved one. Whatever the reason, you left the workforce for a while- and your resume took a big hit as a result. In an effort to cover up your resume gaps, you lied a little (or a lot) to make it seem like you had worked continuously. Thing is, its super easy for a hiring manager to research your previous employment history and find out if youre telling the truth- or not. So instead of telling tall tales, redesign your resume to focus on your skills instead. Just dont lie during an interview- its a surefire way to never, ever get a job offer.Talking too much- or too little. Youre trying to bond with your boss-to-be, and in an effort to fill any awkward silences, you find yourself talking a mile a minute. Or, you might find that youre suddenly mute. Talking too much (or too little) during a job interview can give a potential boss some insight into your personality. So try to be friendly, but not overly so, and answer questions in a positive way without being too long-winded or too curt.Not following up. Many job seekers make the mistake of finishing the job interview by saying thanks, shaking hands, walking out the door- and never speaking to the person again. One of the signs of a successful job seeker is that he follows up after a job interview. You can reach out, usually a week or so after the job interview, to once again thank the hiring manager for their time, reiterate how much you want the job, and to encourage them to let you know if they have any additional questions. This shows that youre interested- and if you happened to flub a question during the job interview, a gunst der stunde to correct your errorThese are just some of the gaffes you should avoid in a job interview. But its definitely easy to let your nerves get the best of you and make a mistake. Try a practice run to shake off any job interview jitters, and youll be sure to rock it- and get a job offerReaders, have you committed any of these job interview errors? What happened as a result? Let us know in the comments