5 things to remember about how NOT to answer interview questions - By: Interview Questions HQ

Getting a job isn't easy these days. Whether you've been out of work, or are just looking for a change of setting, it's likely that you've invested time and effort applying for jobs, filling in application forms, making telephone calls and posting resumes. So if the possibility has finally come together to get your foot in the door and you've actually secured an interview, there are some very important DON'Ts to recall if you want to be successful. It's easy to make mistakes when you're nervous, and most interviewers will understand that and go easy on you, but there are specific things that are guaranteed to get an interviewer's back up, and so ought to be avoided at all costs.

1) DON'T start by asking the interview questions yourself.

Don't ask the interviewer what the company does. Research and widespread perception both tell us that the interviewer wants to believe that you've applied for a job at their company, because you want to work at their company, not just because you want to work in any old place. ahead of you go for any interview, make sure you've done some homework about the company, either on the internet or by speaking to people who already work there. Then use the interview as an opportunity to show your interest and commitment.

2) DON'T answer interview questions with 'I don't know', or worse still, sit in silence and stare at your interviewer. If you don't know what to say or how to answer a question, don't panic. Take a breath, and if you need to ask the interviewer if you can come back to that question later. retailer it in the back of your mind and make a point of returning to towards the end of the interview. At the same time, try not to answer interview questions with a lot of waffle. If you're not sure what the interviewer means or wants then ask for clarification- there's nothing worse than having a candidate who talks close to the question leaving you uncertain what on earth to write in your interview notes.

3) DON'T use slang or bad language in your answers to interview questions. This may seem apparent, but you'd be surprised how many people forget and revert to bad language, especially under pressure. Think ahead of you converse and make sure that the words you say reflect the formality of the situation.

4) DON'T make the interviewer feel as though you're only there for what you can get. It's fine to ask questions about salary, benefits, getaways etc- but make sure that these aren't the only questions you ask. Time them proper too, at the start of the interview isn't the proper place for these kinds of questions, but later, when you feel that the interviewer understands that you're genuinely interested in the role.

5) DON'T answer the dreaded interview question, 'Tell me a little about yourself' with your life narrative. The interviewer wants to know about your skills as relevant to the job, and to understand what value you'll add to their company. They don't want to know about your first wife/husband and the complications you've had considering the relationship ended, about how you've struggled since being out of work or about how difficult it is when you need to work and organise child care.

Finally, DO - relax, smile and be yourself.

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DON'T answer interview questions with 'I don't know', or worse still, sit in silence and stare at your interviewer. If you don't know what to say or how to answer a question, don't panic. Take a breath, and if you need to ask the interviewer if you can come back to that question later.

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