Matching Pairs attending a job interviewOnline version ------ by Odet Arreola 1 If you don’t know your potential salary, you shouldn’t ask about it too early in the interview. If you do this, the interviewer will think you’re only interested in money and nothing else. Employers want people who are a good match for the position that they’re offering. Salary negotiations should wait till the end of the interview. 2 Don’t mention how much you like some of the company’s benefits, such as free snacks. The interviewer will think that you don’t care about the success of the company. 3 When the interviewer asks if you have any questions, don’t say "no." This makes you look unprepared for the interview or not interested in the job or company. 4 Never criticize a former boss or company. It’s not classy, and it’ll make you sound negative. 5 If the interviewer asks about your weaknesses, you shouldn’t reply with a standard response that sounds like a hidden strength. Experienced interviewers know this trick. Instead, tell the employer about a real weakness, but a weakness that isn’t so important for the job. 6 Try not to show that you’re desperate for the job. Desperation is a sign of weakness. 7 Companies don’t want to hire someone who doesn’t have any confidence. So, it’s not always good to be honest. If you’re nervous, you should try not to show it. My weakness is that I work too hard. How much will I earn? My current boss is horrible. I really need this job! No, I don’t have any questions for you. I’m really nervous. I love the idea of free snacks on Fridays!
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