part of the job search process. You need to be
ready for anything, including weird interview
questions.You don't want to blurt out
something inappropriate and send all of your
hard work down the toilet. Avoid these
inappropriate comments during your
interview:
1. I'm really nervous. There's nothing wrong
with feeling nervous. It's natural to be a little
uneasy at an important interview. Don't tell
the interviewer if you have butterflies in your
stomach, though. Your job in the interview is
to portray a confident and professional
demeanor. You won't win any points by
admitting your nerves or blaming them for
any failures in your performance.
2. I don't really know much about the job; I
thought you'd tell me all about it. This is a
big job seeker mistake, and it can cost you the
opportunity. Employers spend a lot of time
interviewing, and they expect candidates to
have researched the jobs enough to be able to
explain why they want the positions.
Otherwise, you could be wasting everyone's
time by interviewing for a job you may not
even really want. Asking questions is
important, but don't ask anything you should
know from the job description or from
reading about the company online.
3. My last boss/colleague/client was a real
jerk. It's possible (even likely) that your
interviewer could prod you into telling tales
about your previous or current supervisor or
work environment. Resist the urge to
badmouth anyone, even if you have a bad
boss. It is unprofessional and the employer
will worry what you may say to someone
about him or her down the road. Instead,
think about ways to describe past work
environments in terms of what you learned or
accomplishments you're proud to discuss.
4. My biggest weakness is (something
directly related to the job) . "What's your
weakness?" is one of the most dreaded
interview questions. There's no perfect reply,
but there is a reply you should never say:
Never admit to a weakness that will affect
your ability to get the job done. If the job
description requires a lot of creativity, and
you say your creativity has waned lately,
assume that you've taken yourself out of the
running. Choose a weakness not related to the
position and explain how you're working to
improve it.
5. @#$%! Granted, profanity seems to be
much more accepted in many workplaces
today. However, an interview is not the time
to demonstrate that you can talk like a pirate.
6. Just a minute; I really need to get this
call. It's amazing how many hiring managers
and recruiters report that interviewees
answer their phones and respond to text
messages during in-person interviews. Turn
off your phone during interviews and you will
not be tempted to reach to answer it.
7. How much vacation time would I get?
Never, ever ask questions in an interview that
may make it appear that you'll be overly
focused on anything other than work.
8. Can I work from home? Even if you're
pretty sure the company has a lenient work-
from-home policy, the interview isn't the best
time to ask about it.
9. Family is the most important thing to
me. [/b]This is true for many people.
However, you do not need to explain how
devoted you are to your family during your
job interview. It is unlikely to win favor, even
in organizations with a well-known family-
friendly environment. You want your potential
employer to envision you being totally
devoted to his or her needs.
When in doubt, pause before you say what's
on your mind. If you wonder if it's okay to ask,
assume it's better to avoid the topic
altogether.
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