If you're new to interviewing and/or haven't been on the candidate side in a while, we've compiled a list of common interview responses to avoid.
“I always meet my goals.” It can be tempting to claim that you never make mistakes, that you never miss your deadlines, and that all of your projects are completed on time and on budget if you're trying to stand out from other interviewees. Most experienced interviewers will assume that you are lying or that you lack the necessary experience to have faced and overcome failure. If you want to stand out, emphasise how you never give up on your goals, even in the face of failure and setbacks, and how you keep moving forward and putting in the effort to succeed. Give specific examples of a problem you encountered, how you overcame it, and what you learned as a result. Most candidates won't go through that – giving you an advantage. “In five years, I see myself in your position.” Employers want to know that you're ambitious and can see yourself working for the company in the near future, but you don't want that to be misinterpreted (correctly or incorrectly) as a bid for the interviewer's position. It's fine to express your desire to advance to a managerial position in the future, but we recommend doing so diplomatically. You don't want to put the interviewer on the defensive with your response. “I’m a team player / people person” You may be a team player and/or a people person, but those terms have become so overused that they are nearly meaningless. Giving specific examples of successful projects you've worked on with other team members and how you were able to achieve a successful outcome working together is a better way to convey that you're a team player. If you're a people person, it'll show in the way you greet the receptionist, smile warmly, conduct yourself during the interview process, and follow up afterward. Need more insights on the same? Get in touch with a resume builder today!
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