How to get the job what to say and not say at the interview -

How to get the job what to say and not say at the interview - Job seekers spend so much time figuring out what to say during the job hunt, its easy to forget how important it is to know what not to say. Unfortunately, in this competitive job-search environment, one poor response or casual reference can mean an employer will decide not to hire you. The most important thing you can do as a job seeker is focus on the employers needs before your own and recognize that hiring managers will evaluate you at every opportunity. Companies put a lot of time and effort into trying to evaluate and hire candidates who are good fits. They look for every opportunity to qualify or disqualify you, and use every interaction to assess a good fit beyond specific skills needed. Employers want to know: Is the person able to communicate efficiently and succinctly? Does he or she appear prepared and informed about the position, which might indicate the candidates general approach to preparing for important meetings? Is the candidate someone who would be pleasant to have in the office, or does he or she bring a negative attitude? Since its tough to learn these specifics from a resume, your conversations and casual interactions will speak volumes. Be aware and prepared, and consider the following so you dont botch your chances for the job inadvertently. Dont be desperate. If you say, I really need this job; or any job, the employer is likely to run the other way. Another no-no: Im really flexible, I can do anything. Why is it bad to be so available? Confidence, not desperation, is the skill most employers want in a new hire. Usually, they dont go hand-in-hand; so one whiff of I can be anything you want me to be or I need this job to pay my bills may send the employer racing in the opposite direction. Dont complain. Employers are sensitive to subtle signs and clues when they talk to you. Dont be rude. Mind your manners. Dont be a blabbermouth. The minute you badmouth your previous boss or employer, you tell the new employer you lack common sense. Dont ramble on and on. When the interviewer asks, Tell me about yourself, and you start with, I was born…, you can pretty much assume you just lost your listeners attentionâ€"and probably your chance to impress the employer. Dont make it all about you. It can be a real turn-off when you start asking about salary and benefits before youve sold yourself as the best candidate for the job. Dont ask anything you could have easily found out already. If youre applying for a job, the onus is on you to research the company. Dont let it all hang out online. There are many stories about candidates who shared details about their personal lives or opinions about companies where they are interviewing online and lost the opportunity as a result. Read the whole post on my U.S. News World Report post photo by Alicakes*