Never Say These Five Things in a Job Interview

Great article! Great tips!

Never Say These Five Things in a Job Interview


"Humility is a great trait, but going out of your way to be self-deprecating is an interview turn-off.

You should always be candid about your role, but your interviewer doesn't care about your team dynamics or organizational chart. He wants to know what you did. He wants to know how you think. He wants to know about YOU."

5 Reasons Why You Never Hear Back After Applying for a Job

This article really highlights some of the pitfalls to avoid when job searching. I cannot stress enough how important networking is in finding and securing the job you want. Don't limit yourself to traditional networking. Social media allows HR departments to exist everywhere. Utilize LinkedIn to maximize your networking experience.

I also strongly agree that looking for a job is a job! Take it seriously. Devote a certain number of hours each week to looking for a job. If you can, spend an hour a day job searching. You may want to avoid doing this on your current employer's time. Limit your search to the newspaper and use your home computer or PDA.

While it is okay to look for new job while you're still employed, avoid job-hopping. Be proactive, but do not walk away from a company just because you think you can find something better. Potential employers do look at things like longevity and loyalty.

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