Here are the most common mistakes made by candidates during an interview.
- Lack of punctuality.
- Failing to show up for an interview without notice.
- Lack of preparation:
- Not remembering, on the day of the interview, the title of the position they are applying for, or the name of the person conducting the interview;
- Not knowing the job;
- not being informed about the organization;
- not being able to demonstrate that they have the right fit for the job;
- consistently using the same example to answer all questions;
- not bringing a copy of their updated CV or list of references.
- Demonstrate a lack of listening skills.
- Disparaging former employers, the current employer or colleagues.
- Difficulty in expressing themselves concisely.
- Misusing the same arguments to justify their interest in the position:
- Salary motivations (including promotion);
- Job stability in government.
- Checking one’s cell phone during the interview.
- Being too insistent during the follow-up to the interview or in subsequent contacts.
- Adopting an overly familiar attitude at any point in the process.