Mistakes I’ve Seen in Job Interviews

I’ve been in administration since 2012, and I must say, I’ve met quite a few fascinating people. The majority of those people are those I’ve needed to interview for a position at my current employer. One thing I’ve noticed over time is that people don’t have guidance when it comes to looking for work and preparing for interviews. When did this problem arise? Is this true everywhere, not just in my city? In this post, I wanted to share with you 5 job interview mistakes I’ve seen as an interviewer. Allow this to serve as a “What NOT to Do in Your Next Interview” cheat sheet.

1. Failure to dress appropriately for the interview. Is this a surprise to anyone else? When did people forget that you need to look presentable at a job interview? People have shown up in denims and a t-shirt, basketball shorts and a tank top, and work uniforms from various jobs. The worst I’ve probably seen is a showering companion… In fact, beneath tremendous quick shorts and a halter prime.

2. Inviting friends to the interview. Yes, you will learn that properly. I’ve had candidates bring their friends to an interview. It’s a disgrace when I have to ask their friend to give me a minute alone with the applicant just to get the interview over with.

3. Failure to show up on time (or failing to show up at all!) This must be common sense. Attend the interview on time. Everyone is aware that common sense is not very common. I’ve even had people fail to show up for an interview only to call back a few weeks later to ask if they could reschedule. It would have been nice to have a phone number.

4. Exhibiting as much as possible during the interview below the affect. I suppose it was their way of calming their nerves because everyone knows how upsetting interviews can be. But, you know what I mean? I’m guessing you didn’t think I’d smell you? Or perhaps you thought you could hide the glare in your eyes…

5. Being disrespectful to the staff. You’d think that someone coming in for an interview would be polite to the people who already work there. When the supervisor you’re interviewing with makes you wait a few minutes before beginning the interview, they’re really testing you. Now, I say SOME circumstances because I don’t know how different managers work, but that is usually my intention. I’d like to observe how you collaborate with my employees, and if you permit, I’ll ask them for suggestions. I would never hire someone who is a source of stress in my workplace.

Now, let me just say that there are a LOT more issues I’ve seen in terms of bad interviews. In reality, allow me to welcome a bonus:

6. Failure to silence a cell phone prior to the interview. This was my most recent interview knowledge. During the interview, this man’s cellphone begins to ring. He takes his phone from his pocket to silence the ringer. He apologizes to me and, I believe, switches the cellphone to silent mode. His phone rang TWO MORE TIMES BEFORE THE END OF THE INTERVIEW!

If you found this information useful, please share it with others. I’d like to present various ideas and recommendations regarding the job-searching process, and I’d like suggestions! If you have any questions about job searching or interviewing, please leave a comment below. What are some of the most bizarre interviews you’ve had as a manager or business owner with employees?