Although there are many uncontrollable factors when it comes to the candidate selection process, there are also many factors that can be controlled. Focusing on these controllable factors will not only help ease your interview stress, but it will also help you land your next job.

1. INTERVIEW
MISTAKES
5 AVOIDABLE JOB

2. You have one chance to make a good first impression in an
interview. You're being evaluated on the way you talk, dress, and
even smell from the second you enter the room. What you do, or
don’t do, can make a difference in whether or not you get the job.

3. Before scheduling your next interview,
consider these 5 common mistakes job
seekers make in interviews, and learn how
they can be easily avoided.

4. 1. AGREEING TO DO IT ALL

5. Candidates often agree to perform certain tasks they don’t
want to do just to get the job. If you don’t have the skills to
perform the task, or feel comfortable performing the task,
then you should make it known during the interview. The
interview is not only about the hiring manager evaluating
you, but a time for you to evaluate the job.

6. 2. ACTING TOO COMFORTABLE

7. Chewing gum, using curse words and revealing intimate
personal details should be avoided at all costs during an
interview. Chewing gum and using profanity is extremely
distracting and disrespectful and revealing too much
information will only do you more harm than good.

8. 3. OFFENSIVE ODORS

9. Before an interview, do your best to eliminate any strong odors
from pets, coffee, or cigarettes before your interview. Even
pleasant smells like perfume can be offensive when too much is
applied. Do you want employers to remember you by an offensive
smell or by your impressive resume?

10. 4. NOT RESEARCHING THE COMPANY

11. It’s a known best practice to research a company
before an interview, but it’s surprising how often
people don’t do it. Before the interview, make sure to
do a thorough search of the company’s website and
any social networks they're active on.

12. 4. DRESSING UNPROFESSIONALLY

13. Many candidates are under the false
impression that today’s climate of
relaxed dress codes transfers over to
interviews. It absolutely does not.
Candidates should still be dressing
professionally to an interview. If a
candidate is unsure of what to wear,
it’s best to play it safe and wear a suit.

14. If you would like some more help with
interview preparation or career advice,
please call us at:
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