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What To Say And What Not To Say At Your Interview

by Jigfo

We know many people struggle with interviews though they are the
most experienced and best qualified for the job.

When you are invited to an interview it means that the hiring
manager believes you may be a good match for the job opening, and
he or she wants to know for sure. The interview is used to
determine whether you are qualified for the position.

Sharing too much information with your co-workers is an office
no-no, and sharing too much personal information during the
interview is an entirely different blunder.

Linda Lopeke, a career advancement expert and creator of
SmartStart Virtual Mentoring Programs says, "The No. 1 risk of
offering up too much information is losing out on the second
interview," If you say something that inadvertently touched the
interviewer's hot buttons, you've automatically characterized
yourself as a bad fit for the job.

A candidate who can answer questions in a way which is
acceptable, but not necessarily right, to the interviewer,
someone who knows something about their potential employers
business and the post they hope to fill. These are really the
basic components of any candidate who 'interviews well'.

"You always want to leave them wanting just a little bit more of
you," says Lopeke. "Employers are looking to hire people who
generate goodwill for the company and who make a good first
impression on those they meet."

Things that you can safely talk about at the interview are
things like, your goals. About what you want in your next
assignment and what inspired you to apply for the position. "This
is the 'what you want, why now, why them' conversation," Lopeke
says.

Furthermore, talk about what motivates you, excites you, what
brought you to that particular industry and what attracted you to
that specific employment opportunity.

Also, "Relate the highlights of your greatest professional
achievements to date without exaggerating or pontificating,"
Lopeke says. 
Additionally, You can and should talk about the things you've
done up to this point to invest in yourself and your professional
development.

Secondly, things that you should talk about at the interview
with little bit caution are thins such as, vacations, allergies,
pets, all skills. 
If you can chat about a past vacation in relation to the
company, it might be OK for your interview.

"For example, if you know the prospective employer is a big
supporter of Habitat for Humanity and you vacationed in the same
spot where a new housing initiative was just built, it could work
for you," Lopeke says.

But, if you're bragging about the six month trip around the
world you took during your unemployment, you should probably
refrain.

Talking about allergies can also go in both good, and bad
direction. "If the interviewer is suffering from allergies and
you do too, it could be a bonding moment," Lopeke says. But, "if
you use the moment to declare you're allergic to stupid people,
you'll get tagged as arrogant."

Similarly, Talking about your pet friends at home can work for
or against you. Dogs and cats shouldn't get you into too much
trouble, but exotic or high-maintenance companions can be
perceived as an issue.

As well, It's not necessary to possess every quality the
employer has put on its wish list. If you mention only a couple
of skills, it shows you have both initiative and growth
potential.

"It also lets the interviewer feel there is something the
company can offer you as well. Reciprocal relationships are the
most satisfying," Lopeke says.

Finally, things which you should never talk about at your
interview is about Lifestyle choices, politics, religion, family
plans, endless name dropping, your health history, house
problems, nanny drama, rehab trips, and your past bosses from
hell.

"Controversial topics may make for stimulating conversation but
an attractive employee does not stimulate water-cooler frenzy
among the masses," Lopeke advises.

You can establish that you know some of the same people as the
interviewer to build rapport, but don't think you're upping the
ante by upping the volume.

"While you may know certain people who work for the company
already, you don't always know how they are perceived by their
employer," Lopeke says. "If they're on the hit list for any
reason, you could be painted with that 'birds of a feather' brush
instead of being evaluated on your own merit."

Stay away from your health history mental and otherwise. "You're
supposed to be positioning yourself as dependable and reliable;
not as a candidate likely to spike the bell curve on
benefit-related expenses," Lopeke says.

Employers don't want to know much about your life except as it
relates to what you've done professionally and what you're likely
able to do for them.

Lastly, no prospective boss wants to hear a litany of "boss from
hell" stories. They'll hate you for it.

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