This document outlines six common interview mistakes to avoid: 1) Arriving late, as it leaves a bad impression. Allow a 30 minute buffer. 2) Focusing only on the interviewer and not greeting others. 3) Only referencing the company website and not exploring other information sources. 4) Rambling when answering questions - prepare for mock interviews. 5) Using negative speech about yourself or previous employers. Remain positive. 6) Leaving without asking questions, as it seems disinterested in the role or company. Come prepared with questions.

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COMMON INTERVIEW
MISTAKES YOU
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Interviews and interviewers can be intimidating. It is vital to
prepare for interview in advance and be aware of certain
mistakes that can cost you the opportunity to land your
dream job.
Here are some common interview mistakes you
should avoid to make the most of the opportunity.

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#1. ARRIVING LATE
Even though you might have prepared well in advance
for the interview, arriving late can leave a bad
impression on your recruiter. To avoid this mistake
consider travelling on the route beforehand, and leave
for the destination with a minimum of 30 minutes
as buffer.

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#2. FOCUSSING ONLY
ON INTERVIEWER
Once you arrive for the interview, you might cross
paths with many of your potential colleagues. Greet
all with a smile and set off on a positive note.
Focussing only on the interviewer should be avoided
as the interviewer might ask others for their opinion
before offering you a position in the organisation.

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#3. USING COMPANY WEBSITE
AS THE ONLY REFERENCE
‘What do you know about the organisation’ is a common
interview question. While you may have gone through
the company website thoroughly, reciting the same to
the interviewer is not a good idea. Go beyond the
website and explore social media platforms, blogs,
and other information resources before going into
the interview.

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#4. AVOID RAMBLING
You maybe asked various types of interview questions
during an interview, such as, technical questions,
competency based questions, common questions, etc.,
depending on the organisation and the job role you
might have applied for. Avoid rambling on while
answering any of the questions. A simple way to avoid
this scenario is to prepare for questions in advance with
the help of a mock interview.

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#5. NEGATIVE SPEECH
Talking negatively about yourself or your previous
employer is a strict no-no. Even though certain tricky
interview questions can lead you to talk negatively,
restrain from doing so. Instead, phrase your answers
in a positive way. Talking negatively leaves a bad
impression about your professional ethics and can
reduce your chances of getting selected.

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#6. LEAVING WITHOUT
ASKING QUESTIONS
Usually, a candidate is told to ask any questions
he/she might have at the end of an interview.
Not asking any questions can make the interviewer
feel you are not interested in the organisation and/or
job role. To avoid the situation, have a set of
questions prepared beforehand and ask some or all
of them depending on the situation.

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REFERENCES
https://www.slideshare.net/HaysWorldwide/6-common-interview-mistakes-to-avoid

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