What is the biggest turn off to a prospective new boss during an interview?

Question

I'm extremely nervous about my interview tomorrow...I just wanted some advice on what not to do during the interview.

Answer 1

Okay, here it is, a quick list of "NEVER DO'S"
Never control the conversation. Listen before you speak.
Never badmouth your previous companies
Never ask about money before they ask if you are interested in taking the job.
Never take anyone else with you unless you are deaf or mute or otherwise impaired.
Never go in unprepared. Before the interview, know the persons name and how to pronounce it. Know what the company does and how long they have been in business.
And NEVER forget to ask for the job even if you don;t know how much it pays. If they say you are hired, you can usually ask for more money and get it.

Answer 2

Your potential new boss will expect you to be a little nervous, so don't worry about it *(See what I did there). Dress appropriately for the job, don't mumble, and do not lie.

Remember that most people can do most jobs. There are probably ten more resumes just like yours. They really want to know how personable you are. Everyone likes to work in a comfortable enviroment - the first step in creating that is to hire nice people with good personalities. So smile and let your good qualities come through.

Answer 3

the biggest turn off would probably be a bad attire, bad posture, and no eye contact. You would want to remain as calm, confident, and maintain that eye contact. A strong handshake is a must. Don't fidget alot, and do not interrupt what he or she is saying, make sure they finishing speakin first. Think about what you're going to say if a question is ask, avoid lots of ums, and uhs. You should be fine good luck!

Answer 4

don't fidget a lot, keep eye contact, don't say "um" or "like" or any slang really, don't interupt, and don't respond by using short answers to every question. Don't just say yes or no, elaborate. Don't chew gum or if ur a smoker don't smell like smoke so don't smoke a while before ur interview. GOOD LUCK!

Answer 5

Low confidence - over confident. Not having done any 'homework' regarding their company. Weak eye contact/ weak handshake. Interrupting, not answering the question that's asked, obviously over- or under-qualified. If you can dance through all this (plus what others have contributed), you've got a fair shot!

Answer 6

First is your appearance;-} dress 'professionally' for the job.
No casual jeans or sloppy shirts; look neat & tidy.
Pay attention to everything he says, look interested.
Find out what you can ahead of time, Google the company.
Answer clearly, with well thought remarks, no hmm & ahhh.
Don't ask about the money right away, ask about the job.
What will I do, where will I work, who with, what hours, etc.

Answer 7

Use common sense and be yourself. I have known more than one person to take a cell phone call during the interview - totally unacceptable.

Also, be well groomed, but don't over do it with cologne/perfume. Take a mint with you do don't have bad breath. That is also a big turn off.

Good luck!

Answer 8

Preprogrammed responses. Falsifying your credentials. Just be yourself and be polite. Remember, the hiring board is intently looking at your personality, not only your qualifications.

Good luck!

Answer 9

The biggest turn off would probably be a history of jobs that you've been fired from because of theft or selling company secrets.

Answer 10

Lies. Don't do it. You are what you are. Be confident.