The Importance Of Interviewing Employees

All the elements are in place for you to nail your interview. You did all the research on the company, practiced your elevator pitch, dry-cleaned your best suit and printed out a fresh copy of your polished resume including references. However, while you are being interviewed, you begin to struggle with some of the questions. You shared too much, too little or personal information or maybe you did not dress appropriately. You are certain that you have blown any chance of getting the job.
Before you start erasing this bad interviewing experience from your mind, there may be a possibility for you to recoup your chances of getting the job. Some mistakes can be corrected during the interview. Other mistakes can be corrected following the interview. In this brief essay, I will share some strategies for recovering from three interviewing mistakes and how you can guard against making each

However, bad-mouthing a prior employer during an interview is not the place to share your complaints. The purpose of the interview is to set yourself apart from the other candidates. Unfortunately, bad mouthing a former employer will create red flags to a prospective employer making them wonder if you are the best fit for the role or are the cause of the negativity.
If you must explain a negative situation such as a layoff or getting fired, it is best to prepare a neutral statement ahead of time so that you are not caught by surprise. If you make a mistake and let some unkind words come out of your mouth about your former employer, you can take steps to recover by steering the conversation back to the positive by focusing on what you can do for the organization, “I was not a great fit for the position as ____________ and felt the need to devote my career to a company who mission is in line with my passion (lead back to the