5 most common interview mistakes

1. Being unprepared

Preparation for an interview is crucial to arriving in a confident mood and feeling ready to tackle the interviewer’s questions. Read up on the company’s background, its place in the market and its competitors, and familiarise yourself with its key members. Make sure that you fully understand the role on offer. Failing to do so will make you look lazy and uninterested.

Being prepared also means figuring out how you’re going to get to your interview, planning your route and factoring in any delays you may encounter. There are no excuses for tardiness when it comes to job interviews so show your enthusiasm by arriving on time.

Sometimes delays are unavoidable and as long as the circumstances are out of your control they shouldn’t take you out of the running. Take the details of your interview contact with you so you can let them know if you encounter any problems on your way.

For virtual interviews make sure all your technology works and is set up properly, have any log ins to hand and make sure all distractions are removed.

2. Dressing inappropriately

Being well presented is a must so choose your outfit carefully. Clothes should be clean and freshly ironed. Turning up in ripped jeans and a pair of trainers hardly…