Top 5 Things NOT to Say in a Job Interview

Few of us enjoy job interviews. But if youre going to land your dream job whether it's a junior role or senior.

key phrases that will invariably mess up your chances, the moment you say them.

five key sentences to avoid, why theyre so inappropriate, and what to say instead.

1. I want this much money

Yes, many employers are out to pay you as little as possible.

Yes, you should be forthright and not accept less than what youre worth.

But that doesnt mean you should start laying down red lines before youve even got the job.

That attitude of How much are you going to pay me?, right away, immediately puts me off interviewing someone.

The problem is that some people who are just graduating often think theyre much better than they really are. But even with a four-year degree, theyre really not.

2. I think my work speaks for itself

If youve been asked to interview, its a likely sign that someones impressed with your portfolio. Good job.

But thats only got you to the first stage.

To succeed at the interview, youve got to explain the thinking behind your work,

the challenges you faced and how you overcame them.

If you fail to grasp this, and wrongly assume that your work speaks for itself.

At the interview, we look for people who can articulate their creative process, describe the challenges theyve experienced.

3. I actually dont know much about the company

if you walk into an interview showing that youve made little effort to research your prospective employer,

why on earth would they think youre going to make any effort as an employee?

So get creative with Google read about the company

4. No, I dont have any questions

Towards the end of the interview, youll be asked if you have any questions. And the worst thing you can say is NO

Make sure you have some questions up your sleeve, to show youre interested in the job and company.

You think that if youve read the company properly beforehand, you shouldnt have anything left to ask,

but that's a mistake.

Your research doesnt reduce the number of questions you can ask at the interview, it simply gives you a chance to ask more intelligent and good ones.

5. Yes, I can do that (when you cant)

In interviews, you should always sell yourself, exude confidence, and project an image of positivity.

But in doing so, its easy to get caught up in your own hype and start exaggerating what your abilities and skillset actually are.

I think the worst thing you can say in an interview is something thats untrue because if they sense youre talking crap, you just look even more under-experienced,

Its much better, to be honest, and say you don't know

Hope this helps you