10 things never to say on a job interview

"I need the money" is a bad idea,the boss won't want to give you the job.

One question I would like to ask EMPLOYERS-when they say "we have a fragrance free workplace meaning no perfumes, scented lotions etc, I would like to ask them "Oh, so that means no smokers may work here either?" I mean if I can't wear perfume, why should I have to smell stale cigarette fumes in someone's clothes, hair etc. I had a boss at my last job that was a heavy smoker and would hang out by my desk, but I wasn't allowed to wear perfume because it might trigger someone allergies.

I liked your post if was very helpful. Some of these things are often not even thought about before we go into an interview. I have never interviewed anyone myself. But I have gone to hundreds of them. Thanks

Go to school, get an education and don't stay in these low paying dead end jobs. You need to get into something that makes you in demand and in the driver's seat. You're all poo-pooing the article, it happens all the time when I interview. Believe it or not. It happens. Sad but true.

How stupid being late for interviews, wearing tank tops and showing your stupid tatoos!!!!!!! Really??? And asking for over the top money too!! For what, to expand your wardrobe and tatoos??

Aimee, did they make you hold in your farts?

lmao see shit like this is the reason why so many people hate thier jobs..myself included...i think companies should tune more into thier employees and try to make them as comfortable as possible without shying away from the fact that yes this is work...i mean considering the fact that most people spend the majority of thier life at work it should be a comfrtable environment...i dunno maybe its just me lol call me kooky

i listen to tha manager an worker all to getther all the time i don,t hang out with co worker on the real or manager ....

I always get this one question at interview. Tell me something about you. What is the best way to start. I would love to hear from others.

Thank you for the tips.

I found your tips relitive and pertinent. Espcially being enthusiastic about working for the compeny you are interviewing for. Another thing is, if you can do a bit of reserch about the compeny you are interviewing with will help. Like "where have you heard about us before?" and boom, "I have used your product be for and loved the quality, it was a well made unit" (what ever it may be). Things like that, then put out your skills etc. and how much you can be an asset to the compeny.But you must be able to back up what you say with school, past employers,etc. anything that is related to the work you are applying for.
If you don't get the job, you can leave knowing you did your best, it is all you can do. Don't GIVE UP! Its the American way! Ha Ha. I have to keep saying that to my self alot, I live in a state that has a very high unemployment rate! This interviewing is like my new job!
Staying positive and perseverate.............

These are very goog tips to a succesful interview.

Even if you’re completely qualified, sometimes being nervous can really get the better of you. I’ve found that there is no substitute for practicing your answers to the questions you’ll likely be asked, and doing some research on the company before you walk in. Mock interviews and Google should be your best friend while interviewing. Also, TAKE NOTES during your interview!! It’s lets people know that you’re really listening and that you’re thinking ahead to having the job, and being prepared for it.

Do you mind if I scratch?

oh yeah, good stuff

When I used to conduct job interviews, I mostly focused on who seemed to WANT the job most, and who would the clients feel most comfortable around.

Race, religion, and disabilities (as long as they can meet the minimum job requirements) cannot be discriminated against, under the Equal Employment Opportunities Act.

Most of the things mentioned in this article do fall under the category of "common sense" - but that does not really appear to be so common anymore.
I've interviewed for several jobs, landing most of them, and have had the advantage of having HR bosses tell me what they looked for at informal gatherings.

These days it is unfortunately a "buyer's market" as far as jobs go so we have to endure more carp than most of us would like.
However this is also where many companies go wrong, once the times change we will also remember who treated us badly. Many companies learned that the hard way when times were good, now they have forgotten it - but the pendulum will swing again.

In the mean time I have gone back to what I was taught decades ago:
Use proper grammar on your resume and writen application, run a spell check on it and keep it up to date. Nothing says uncaring (or a slob) like not bothering to type it out correctly.
If you are dyslexic have a family member or a friend proofread your effort.
In fact, have someone proofread it anyway - one more pair of eyes may catch that last elusive error. And these days one error is all it takes to get a rejection. Too many applications, the sorting process will be brutal.
(Oh - and none of that teen-speak in the paperwork.. employees are supposed to act as adults so show that it's possible for you to do so. McJobs may be an exception but here the number of applicants also show itself.)

At the interview - be yourself and wear clothes that you'd wear to work.
Dress as a professional [insert job description that you're applying for] - regardless of gender - and if it's not a position as a mechanic you should cover your tattoos.
One trick I was told about is to go to the company the day prior and just watch people leaving at the end of the day (if you can identify them) - that will show you the dresscode so you can match closer to that for your interview. Hey, we do need the paycheck..

It should be easy to keep the conversation in a state where exclamations of any kind are not required - that way you don't offend and you don't curtail yourself either. Once you're hired you can more easily match the tone of the place.

As was mentioned, behave properly while waiting at the front desk. Don't grab the paper off the receptionist's desk without asking permission, don't put your feet up while waiting. And if you read a magazine while waiting, close it and put it back on the table, don't just throw it on the floor.
(Yes, I've seen such behaviour - no, they didn't get the various jobs..)

About online searches.
The whole discussion of the morality of it is a moot point: they do it.
Now, sometimes they find articles or reports that shines a good light on us - we don't mind that one bit.
But then we must also accept that if they find bad stuff we must pay the price.
So, why not turn the table on the interviewer/company? Google them. Read up on them. You may just find that you don't want that job anyway.

Oh, and one more thing: if you've been offered a cup of coffee/tea and bneen unable to finish it all during the interview - don't gulp down that last mouthful as you're ushered out of the door. Just leave it.
This is from an HR boss of many years, he said that that last moment of panicky behaviour with the (now cold) beverage had cost many people the position.

Many know not who they are.One might just receive one question for an interview,"WHO ARE YOU?"

There are many do nots in job interviews.I think we have to focus on the things most employers are searching.Demonstrating confidence in the skills you possess,you are an asset that will creat more value,match your worth to a reasonable price. lastly do not forget to signal to the employer that you are flexible and a fast learner who is willing to learn.

"The HR person is not stupid, they are properly screening applicants so that they get a person who is going to stay with the company and not just a person who is willing to take any position just for a paycheck until they find something better."

For one, people like to give ranges, since exact salaries in many cases has to do with bonuses, etc, so an HR person, with a brain, will ask more like "Were you compensated as a senior analyst, i.e. mid-80s or above?" which asks two queries with one questions, one is salary range and two, level of experience for that range. Then, one can answer, "almost, but not quite", or two, "much better than that". If the job is a $55-70K position, then the "not quite" person is in the target range. As far as I'm concerned, most HR people are useless fodder on the company's payroll if they can't do the above during a pre-screening interview.