3 Interview Mistakes That Cost You Job Offers

 Three Mistakes in Interviews That Can Lead to Job Offers 

The process of hiring can take weeks or even months, starting with the submission of your resume and ending with scheduling interviews and accepting a job.

Employers will only take a few seconds for you to be rejected during a job interview.

As a recruiter I have learned three things that can cost you job offers. Below are some tips and tricks to help you avoid these mistakes.

The No. 1 Mistake Mistake No. 1: Don't ask Good Questions

Employers prefer to hire people who are selective in their job hunts -- people who know exactly what they want. Employers won't hire you if your desperate. It's easy to lose an employer's attention by acting like you don’t care about what job you have.

Ask great questions to present yourself as a thoughtful and engaged candidate. The interview doesn't have to end. You should actually mix questions into the conversation as often as possible. One example is to end interview responses with a question directed back at the interviewer.

Let's suppose that the interviewer questions you about why you should be hired for this position.

You might respond, "I read your job description and noticed that it includes data analysis and reporting." It's my greatest strength. I helped my employer create our current data reporting systems. Are you right to assume that this is a major need of yours?" If so, could you tell me about the issues you are facing?

An answer like this will make you an expert, demonstrate that you are knowledgeable, and allow for a conversation. This is a great way for you to stand out at the interview. Employers will remember you because you are confident, more skilled and a better candidate than others.

The number one mistake 2: You only do enough research on the job/company to make it work.

You cannot change your skills overnight and you won't be the best fit for every job. That's okay.

But you have total control over how prepared you are for interview. This takes 100% effort, no talent required.

Ask yourself the following questions: Am I going into this interview to find out as much information as possible about the company in order to be successful?

The quality and speed of your job will depend on the answer to this question.

Interviewers are able to tell when you have done your research. This makes them want you to be hired, even if it isn't the right fit for you on paper. Hiring managers have created new positions because they loved candidates' personalities and soft skills. It's impossible to predict what you might get if your preparations are not thorough enough.

I would recommend you come prepared to ask any questions related to recent news stories about the company. Google News will give you solid sources if you search for the company name. You will also need to know about the top 2 competitors, how the company makes money, when the company was founded and any other information you can find on the website.

It is the number one mistake. 3: You make the mistake of trying to decide midway through an interview whether you want the job.

One goal is essential if you want to be hired: Sell yourself, and be invited to continue. Problem is that most job seekers begin to wonder if the position is for them while they are still in the interview.

The interview is a conversation between both parties. The interview is a way to ask questions, gather information and make your own decision on whether or not the job is for you. To make that decision, however, you need to wait until you return home.

Job seekers often give up trying to impress an employer if they are told something they don’t like about an interview, such as a longer workday than expected. However, the job seeker might find something that excites him or her in the interview. But it is too late. The hiring manager already knows that you aren't enthusiastic and will pass your application on.

Ask questions and gather information during the interview. Then, take everything home and decide later if you're interested. It is better to be accepted to interview for a job in which you don't want than to lose your job because you got distracted during an interview. 3 Mistakes That'll Cost You