Job interviews never seem easy. To get a job, you may have more interviews than you can count. To succeed in an interview, you should pay attention to the following common mistakes.
Lack of proper preparation. Failure to gather information on the company and the job before the interview makes a very poor impression on interviewers; it suggests that you really are not that interested in the position.
Inappropriate personal appearance. Consider the nature of the position and dress accordingly. When in doubt, dress somewhat more formally than you think would be expected for the job. Be conservative (保守的)and pay attention to details, such as shiny shoes, neat hair, etc. First impressions are very important.
Poor nonverbal communication. In addition to what you are saying, your nonverbal behavior is very important in an interview. Are you making eye contact? Are you listening attentively when the interviewer is speaking? Are you giving a firm handshake when greeted by the interviewer(s)? Are you nervous during the interview? Practice with a friend or in front of a mirror to assess these factors.
Poor attitude. Selfcentered behavior (i.e. a “what's in it for me” attitude) is very poorly received by interviewers. Ask yourself what you can contribute to the company? What skills and experience would you bring to the job?
Failure to ask questions. Employers will assess your interest in the company and the position by the types of questions you ask. Proper research prior to the interview will help ensure that the questions you ask are intelligent ones.
Being disorganized. Make sure you arrive at the interview a few minutes early so that you have time to get calm and check your appearance. Arriving late is simply unacceptable, so plan for the unexpected. Always bring an extra copy of your resume (简历) and references to an interview.
Over or underanswering questions. For most interview questions a “Yes” or “No” answer is not appropriate. Provide more details for an employer and cite (引用) examples from personal experience wherever possible. Do not, however, talk endlessly and feel that you have to keep speaking if there's a silence. When you have said what you want to say, stop talking. If you do not understand a question, seek clear explanation before responding.
Failure to send a thankyou note or card following the interview. Take the time to send a thankyou card，which can make an important impact on an employer. Not only does it show your sincere interest in the position, but it also helps make you different from other interview candidates.
Common mistakes in interviews
| What you should do for a(n)_ 小题1:_interview.
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__小题2:__preparations
| __小题3:_enough information on the company and the job.
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Inappropriate personal appearance
| Dress __小题4:_to the nature of the position.
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Poor nonverbal communication
| Nonverbal communication, such as making eye contact, listening attentively, shaking hands __小题5:__，etc is very important.
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Poor attitude
| _小题6:_on yourself will make a very bad impression on interviewers. Think about what you can do for the company instead.
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Failure to ask questions
| Do proper research before the interview, which helps make _小题7:__you won't ask stupid questions.
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Being disorganized
| Arrive a few minutes early to plan for the unexpected and bring an extracopy of your resume and references to an interview.
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Over or underanswering questions
| When answering questions, provide more details or cite examples when needed, instead of talking without __小题8:__.
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Failure to express your _小题9:_
| Do remember to send a thankyou card which shows your interest in the position and your __小题10:__.
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