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Many people feel that the interview is the single most stressful part of the job search process. Any number of things can go wrong, and a big part of being successful is avoiding simple mistakes.  The things you should avoid doing are as below:

1. Trying to wing the interview: Practice! Get a list of general interview questions, a friend, a tape recorder, and a mirror and conduct an interview rehearsal. Practice until your delivery feels comfortable but not canned.

2. Not being yourself: Be yourself and be honest! Don’t pretend to understand a question or train of thought if you don’t. The interviewer will pick up on this. If you don’t know an answer, say so. Relax and be yourself. Remember you’re interviewing the company as well as vice versa.

3. Not listening: Focus on the question that is being asked and don’t try to anticipate the next one. It’s OK to pause and collect your thoughts before answering a question. Pay special attention to technical or work process related subjects that are unique to a given firm or organization. The interviewer may have provided information you will need to answer the question earlier in the conversation. Employers will be looking for your ability to assimilate new information, retain it, and, most importantly, recognize that information as useful to you later in the interview.

4. Not providing enough details: When answering case questions, technical questions or solving technical problems, take the time to “talk through” your thought process. Recruiters are much more interested in seeing how your mind works and how it attacks a given type of problem, than the answer itself. Articulate your problem solving process and verbalize your thinking.

5. Lack of enthusiasm: Maintain eye contact, greet the interviewer with a smile and a firm handshake (not too weak, not too strong), and show common courtesy. Don’t be afraid to display your passion for the job/industry and to show confidence.

If you have a scheduled job interview, make sure you have an idea who will conduct it. In this way, you will have an idea on the probable question that you’ll have to answer during the particular interview. 

If such would be the HR personnel, expect some general questions about your work experience.  There will also be questions that would probably test your way of thinking or how stable your emotions may be on pressured situations. 

There will also be questions that will ask you your plans for your career – and what your direction will be, several years from now.  It is best to answer this well, preferably with mention to your career goals and how you plan to achieve them.  This will show that you are the type who plans, and is proactively making things happen for your career. Being so, will tell that you are a good planner and is assertive.

If such would be the direct superior for your department, expect technical questions related to your field.  It is expected that you can provide the necessary details that are directly related to your job. 

You are assumed to be knowledgeable on all facets of the current position you are applying, so you may want to review some theories that may be of use.  Make sure you can articulate these theories and other practical aspects of your job.  Being able to do so will show that you are technically capable for the job requirement.

You may also try to practice your answers to general questions you think will be asked.  There are also some technical questions that you should be able to discuss with ease so that the interviewer will find you to be knowledgeable and eloquent.

If you can, try to be in front of the mirror and watch your gestures and mannerisms as well. Eliminate those that you feel you need to take out, and practice having a decent body language that go well with your answers.