11 Things You Should Never Say During A Job Interview

Congratulations, your resume has been shortlisted by the company of your choice and you've even passed the time-restricted written test the employer sent you to check your knowledge in your field of expertise.

But unfortunately, that's not enough to land you your dream job. The most difficult stage is yet to come: a face-to-face interview with your employer.

Well, one can never be 100 per cent prepared for these interviews but yes, one can have a general outline as to what one should say and how one should convey that they are the best candidate for the job.

However, an interview can be intimidating considering the constant changes in industry standards, practices and technologies, so no matter how prepared one is, there can be times when one can actually go blank when it comes to the interview. But there are just some things a job seeker should never say in an interview no matter what company it is.

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So, we're telling you a few things you just never bring up during your job interview so that your employer can take you seriously :

1. "What Does This Company Do?"

The very first rule before going for an interview should always be that you should have basic knowledge about the company. We're not asking you to read about everything the company has done but just skimming through the website can help you at the interview. Moreover, never tell the hiring manager that you don't know anything about the company you're applying for.

2. "My Boss And My Company Suck"

The interviewer may ask you questions like "Why are you looking for a new job?" or "What didn't you like about your previous positions?" These questions are basically to check if you'd say anything about your previous job. It gives a really bad impression if you start bickering about your job and your employer. This will give the impression that you can do the same for your future company.

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3. "How Many Times Can I Take A Vacation?"

An interview is generally conducted to focus on portraying why you are the best candidate for the position and motivate the interviewer or employer to make you a job offer. This is the time you should be talking about your best skills and why you deserve the job. You should try to avoid asking about benefits, vacation time and pay unless these topics are first brought up by the interviewer.

4. "You Can Find It On My Resume"

A lot of times employers ask you to explain your work journey or ask obvious questions that are already available on your resume. Employer tends to ask these questions to understand you better and get more details, explain it nicely by giving a few personal anecdotes or examples. The employer will like your extra initiative.

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5. Don't Use Slang Or Unprofessional Language

Even though the company you may be going for is known for its casual culture, an interview is still a very professional process. Using slang such as 'like, umm, chill' can make a bad impression. You are less likely to use unprofessional language during an interview when you slow down, take your time to think about your response and focus on speaking clearly. You can also avoid using filler words by practising replacing them with a brief pause or deep breath.

6. "Can I Answer This Call?"

Texting someone or attending a call unless it is an absolute emergency makes you look very unprofessional in front of the employer. Your phone should generally be turned off or definitely be put on silent mode before walking in for an interview. An interviewer and an interviewees time is extremely important and wasting it on an unnecessary call won't work in your favour.

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7. "I Don't Know"

The employer doesn't expect you to know everything about current affairs or general knowledge but they might ask you something you're not prepared for. This is a time for you to stay calm and is a great opportunity for you to prove your critical thinking and problem-solving skills. You can try telling the interviewer you need a minute to think about your response or ask them for the additional information you need to put together an accurate response.

8. "I Don't Have Any Questions"

By the end of the interview, you should have a multitude of questions about the company, its mission and operating practices, and the qualities required of the ideal candidate. Employers want engaging, dedicated employees, so show enthusiasm by asking intelligent questions about the job expectations and how you can best meet and exceed them.

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9. Giving Personal Information That Is Not Related To The Job

You should try to avoid using details about your personal life, such as information about your family or hobbies unless the information is directly relevant to what makes you the best candidate for the position or if the employer has specifically asked you about it.

10. "How Quickly Will I Be Promoted"

Everyone wants to exceed in life and earn more money and so on¡ªbut it¡¯s also one of the worst questions to ask in an interview. The interviewer wants to know they¡¯re about to hire the perfect person for their open position. Asking about the next promotion during the interview devalues the position you are currently discussing and makes them wonder if you're even serious about the position you're interviewing for.

11. "So How Did I Do"

You should have all the confidence in your skills and performance during and after an interview. If you¡¯ve prepared proactively, done your homework researching the organization and have advised the hiring manager of specific results-based examples of how you¡¯re the best fit for the job, then you shouldn't worry about the results. Trust your skills. Asking them about your performance will only make you seem desperate.

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So, the next time you go for a job interview make sure you don't make the mistake of using these sentences.