7 things to never say during a job interview

Job interviews can be quite anxiety-inducing occasions. There are so many things that you must get right, from the outfit you wear to the answers you provide. While it is difficult for us to guarantee that you will get every job you interview for, we have some interview tips that will increase your chances of getting hired:

What does your company do?

Don’t show the employer that you have not done your research on the company before walking in the door. Interviewers like it when candidates are prepared. Besides, how passionate can you be about a job if you don’t even know what the company is doing?

I left because I didn’t like my boss

Having a less-than-perfect relationship with your boss is not something very uncommon. However, disclosing that you left a previous job because of differences with your superiors could tell the new employer that you are not good at working with teams. You don’t need to make up lies about why you left a past job. You can be neutral and diplomatic when giving a reason.

What benefits do I get?

While it is important to know the benefits associated with a job before you sign a job offer, it can wait just a little after the interview stage is over. If you ask an employer about their benefits package during the interview, it may seem to them that you only want the job because of the benefits.

I’ll take any job you have

You show the employer that you are desperate for any job when you say this. Don’t devalue your own skills by being willing to accept any position. If you feel that you are overqualified for a role, ask for something more challenging. Being ready to take on whatever role the employer has shows that you have been passed over for many job applications before.

No, I don’t have any questions for you

A genuinely interested candidate would have a hundred questions for the employer after an interview. Even if you don’t have a hundred questions, it is better to prepare three to five questions to ask your interviewer. Show your interest in the company and the role with your questions.

This job is a great stepping stone for me

No employer wants to train and nurture new employees only for them to move on to a better position in a few months. Besides, showing your interviewers that they are just a step on your career journey does not score you any points during the interview. Even if you plan on leaving the company after a few months, you shouldn’t let them know that during the interview.

How much is the salary for this role?

The normal way of salary negotiations is to do it after the interview stage. Asking the interviewer what the salary for the position is, shows them that you are unaware of the salary range for the role. This might even cause them to law ball your salary because they now know that you haven’t done your research.