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Are you securing interviews but having a hard time landing the job
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If so, you might be guilty of committing a few common interview mistakes
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To make sure you don't let a slip-up ruin your chance of securing the position, we'll
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walk you through the 10 most common interview mistakes that you should avoid
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Number 1. Arriving late Arriving late to an interview can have disastrous
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consequences on your chances of securing the job. You'll leave a bad taste in the employer's mouth before they've even met you in person
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So make sure you don't set up yourself for failure by arriving at your interview location
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around 10 minutes earlier than your scheduled time. Number 2. Not being prepared Preparation is key in any work scenario, but
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it's even more important when it comes to your job interview. With information readily available at your fingertips, there's no excuse for not understanding
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who the company is or what they do. Number 3. Dressing inappropriately Dressing for interview success is essential
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With hiring managers making their decision in the first 5 minutes of meeting you, you
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need to ensure that even your outfit suggests you're the best candidate
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A professional and well-thought-out outfit will show that you have great attention to
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detail and you're organized. Just make sure that it ties in with the company dress code and culture
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Number 4. Failing to make eye contact Making eye contact builds trust and helps
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form a connection with the person that you're talking to. Therefore, if you fail to maintain eye contact, you could be suggesting that you have something
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to hide. That said, there's no need to hold an uncomfortable gaze either
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The best cue is to follow your interviewer's lead when it comes to the right level of eye contact
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Number 5. Poor communication Whether you're excited to showcase your skills and experience or you simply want to come across as confident, you must ensure that
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you have good communication skills. Interrupting your interviewer or rambling on without actually understanding what the
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question was to begin with will quickly ensure that you're part of the NO pile
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Number 6. Bad-mouthing previous employers Regardless of whether you have a bad boss or
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not, you should refrain from bad-mouthing your former employer. It will show that you lack professionalism and you are untrustworthy, and it will instantly
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harm your prospects of landing a new role. Number 7. Being overconfident Confidence is a winning ingredient of a successful interview
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However, being overconfident can come across as arrogance, and nobody wants to hire a know-it-all
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So be honest during your interview, and don't be afraid to show that you're not perfect
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and that you're willing to learn and grow within the new role
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Number 8. Sounding rehearsed Doing hours of prep work is great, but just
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make sure that it doesn't translate to rehearsed and stiff answers. You want your conversation to flow naturally throughout your interview, and replying with
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structured answers can prevent that from happening. Number 9. Forgetting names If you've got a number of interviews lined
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up, it's easy to confuse or forget a name. But there's nothing worse than calling your interviewer John when his name is actually James
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So, to ensure you've got all the information that you need, create some cue cards with
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all the important company details and check them before you enter the building
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Number 10. Failing to ask any questions You've come to the end of the interview
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and the hiring manager asks if you have any questions. But you responded with, no, I think you've covered everything
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With this short answer, you've just ruined your chance of getting the job
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To show that you're interested in the role, ask questions that relate to progression or
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company culture. Without realizing it, the small things can have a significant impact on the hiring manager
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especially when they're caught between two equally good candidates. So, to improve your chances of bagging the position, avoid making any of these interview mistakes
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