Things That Drive Interviewers Totally Nuts
You Arrive Super Early
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A secondary problem with showing up early is
that it says, “Hi, I have absolutely nothing else going on in my life, so I’ll
just park it here in your company lobby.” You don’t want that. If you arrive
super early, hang in the parking lot or a nearby coffee shop until just a few
minutes before your scheduled .time
You’re So Over-Rehearsed That You Act Like a Robot
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When you’re
hyper-prepared and hanging on the edge of your seat waiting for certain
questions for which you’ve prepared to be asked, you will likely have a very
hard time engaging in genuine conversation with the interviewer...
You Head Into the TMI Zone
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Be friendly and
conversational, for sure. You want this crew to feel that you’ll fit in around
the joint. Just never, and I mean do not ever, cross the line into TMI) Too Much Information.(
You’re a Clear and Obvious WIIFM
That said, when
you bust out with an immediate litany of WIIFM (what’s in it for me?)
questions, you look both arrogant and, frankly, unappealing.
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You Don’t Say Thank You
I’m not just talking about the
after-interview thank you note here. Surely, sending an immediate thank you out
to each person with whom you’ve met is critical. But it’s also super important
to thank the interviewer enthusiastically before you even part ways.
Certainly,
it can be stressful and exhausting to shuttle through hours of interviewing at
a company, to the point it all starts feeling like a bit of a blur. But if you
really want this job, you need to stay focused and energized, and you
absolutely must end strong. A strong, genuine, “Thank you so much for taking
the time to meet with me—it was great to meet you” will go a long way.