9 Things to NEVER Say in a Job Interview
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"My last boss was terrible."
💡 Instead: "I'm looking for an opportunity to grow and contribute more."
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"No questions from me!"
💡 Instead: "Can you tell me about the team culture and expectations?"
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"What's the vacation policy?"
💡 Instead: "Once we establish mutual interest, I'd love to learn more about benefits."
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"I've never done that before."
💡 Instead: "I have transferable skills that will help me succeed in this area."
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"I hate my current job."
💡 Instead: "I have transferable skills that will help me succeed in this area."
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"I won’t accept anything below $X."
💡 Instead: "Based on my experience, I'm looking for a salary in the range of X-Y."
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"How quickly can I get promoted?"
💡 Instead: "Can you tell me about the typical career progression for this role?"
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"I'm not tech-savvy."
💡 Instead: "I’m actively learning [specific tool] to improve my efficiency."
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Lying about your past job history
💡 Instead: "My position was eliminated during restructuring. I learned [lesson]."
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Avoid these mistakes & impress your interviewer!
✔️ Stay professional
✔️ Show curiosity
✔️ Highlight growth mindset
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