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Avoid these 5 mistakes for a flawless job interview
Hunting for a new job can be stressful – and once you've managed to secure an interview for your dream role, the nerves can really start to kick in. After all, selling yourself in front of a panel of strangers can be an incredibly daunting experience. But with the right preparation, it doesn't have to be.
1. Turning up late
Your potential employer will want to know that your timekeeping is reliable, so turning up late for an interview is a massive no-no. If you're invited to an online interview, always test the meeting link before you're due to start in case there are any software issues and contact the interviewer in advance if there's a problem. For an in-person interview, allow enough time for traffic or transport delays. Again, if there's an unavoidable delay, make sure you tell the person who organized the interview that you're held up.
2. Not looking the part
Even if your intervew is taking place online, it makes sense to dress appropriately. Plan your outfit in advance and make sure that your clothes are clean and ironed. It shouldn't need saying, but pay attention to your personal hygiene too. Hair should be washed, nails should be clean and trimmed, and you shouldn't have any body odor. Looking good will help you feel more confident, even in a virtual interview.
3. Not reviewing your key points
Don't assume that the interviewer has committed your CV to memory: after all, they're probably seeing multiple candidates. It's up to you to promote yourself. Take the time to go over your CV so that when the interviewer asks you questions, you can answer them confidently and make references to your various achievements.
4. Not putting in the effort
Don’t send a half-hearted CV or present crumpled printouts of your work. Instead, tailor your CV to the role you're interviewing for so that relevant projects and responsibilities are highlighted. And don't make the HR manager hunt through an old CV for your best or most appropriate work examples. Instead, attach them to your application and, if you get through to the interview stage, print your portfolio in color on good-quality paper and present it in a folder.
5. Having your phone on
Remember to switch your phone off. Even if it’s on silent, an alarm you forgot about might suddenly go off in the middle of the interview, which will definitely come across as unprofessional and put you off your stride. It's worth knowing that a mobile phone alarm will still go off even if your device is in flight mode.
