How To Get The Job You Really
Really Want - The Interview - What Not To Talk About?
Having talked about what you should talk about at
interviews, there are some no-go areas for interviews. They are as
follows;-
* Never argue with the interviewer. This will be
taken as a direct personal attack and should be avoided at all
costs. If you think the interviewer is wrong, resist the temptation
to correct him.
* Taboo subjects for interviews include:-
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Sport
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Politics
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Religion
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Philosophy
These are emotive subjects, and if your views differ
from the interviewers' you will most likely not be offered the
job. Sorry, that's the way it is!
* Name dropping is to be avoided at all costs. If
you know someone influential in the industry, a politician or pop
star, do not mention it. If the subject arises be restrained, but
do not bring it up. If you do, the interviewer may well either feel
threatened or think you are bragging.
* Do not tell jokes. Sense of humour is something
that is very personal. It is unlikely that you and the
interviewer will share the same sense of humour and you risk
alienating yourself by telling jokes. Having said that, it is
important to show that you do have a sense of humour. Being
totally dead-pan throughout the interview will not get you hired.
It is best to try and show a common sense of humour with the
interviewer, if he laughs at something it is O.K. for you to do the
same.
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