Posted on 05/22/2011 1:48:29 PM PDT by george76
When interviewing for a job, we all want to put our best foot forward, but sometimes we end up putting it in our mouths instead. Even though you may feel comfortable chatting and making small talk with your interviewer, it’s best to leave some things unsaid.
We checked in with experts to find seven things you should never say during an interview.
1.) Don't Compliment the Interviewer's Appearance in Any Way.
Don’t say: “I love your skirt!”.
2.) Don’t Cry.
Don’t say: “It was the hardest thing I ever went through, and I still break down just thinking about it.”
Crying the first time you meet might lead the interviewer to think you’re unstable.
3.) Don't Talk About Illnesses Unless They’re Relevant.
Don’t say: “My back is killing me, and this time of year is rough on my asthma.”
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7.) Don’t Say You Were Fired.
Don’t say: “At my last job, I got canned.”
“Even if you were fired you just don’t want to use that word,”
(Excerpt) Read more at foxbusiness.com ...
Also, if the job is in the financial sector, you might want to leave out
Finance Ministry senior advisor, Athens, Greece. 2008-2010
Things TO say in a job interview:
(I’ve seen this done twice and it worked both times.)
“Hello. I’d like you to meet my attorney. He’s here to insure that my equal employment rights are not violated.”
In both cases, the response from the HR Manager was “When can (s)he start?”
Of course, you need to be black or a post-op transsexual for best results.
And don’t bring a beer.
I am a lifetime member of National Geographic and NAMBLA.
“Do you like movies about gladiators?”
I’m sorry, I’d really like to shake your hand but the hepatitis and the tuberculosis are still contagious.
Only seven?
Having facial piercings won’t help, either.
Unless it’s a law firm, don’t reveal that you are Lucifer.
“I hate to admit it, but I voted for Obama”!!!
Depending on where and to whom it was said, you would never, ever get the job.
Had a day long interview out-of-state with Exxon in college. Interviews with all of the divisons, etc. At the end of it all when they asked where you think you might fit in -
Don’t say the smallest, most specialized division in the entire company - that already has all three spots filled! (That being said, glad I didn’t go work there!)
Nice family photo, does your wife have a facebook account?
Do you have Twinkies in the vending machine?
“Are there any hot single women who work here? Do you have a daughter and is she hot?”
LOL!
My skin problem is not contagious, I swear!
“One of these days, I’m going to have YOUR job”;)
Which is your favorite Judas Priest album?
Especially if it is in a 24 oz can and warm. Stick with bottles that need a church key. No twisty tops.
“Will you hold my beer for a sec...”
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