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Aditi Sood 2mo ago

Aditi Sood 2mo ago

Here are 5Dos and Don'ts of an interview Dos: Do research the company and job role before the interview. Do dress professionally and make a good first impression. Do prepare answers to common interview questions. Do ask relevant questions about the company and role. Do follow up with a thank-you note after the interview. Don'ts: Don't arrive late for the interview. Don't speak negatively about previous employers or colleagues. Don't dominate the conversation or interrupt the interviewer. Don't exaggerate or lie about your qualifications or experience. Don't forget to maintain good eye contact and engage with the interviewer. Want to prepare for an upcoming job interview. Check our course out: https://www.pracup.com/goal/career-advancement/11?/help-me-prepare-for-a-job-interview

Here are 5Dos and Don'ts of an interview Dos: Do research the company and job role before the interview. Do dress professionally and make a good first impression. Do prepare answers to common interview questions. Do ask relevant questions about the company and role. Do follow up with a thank-you note after the interview. Don'ts: Don't arrive late for the interview. Don't speak negatively about previous employers or colleagues. Don't dominate the conversation or interrupt the interviewer. Don't exaggerate or lie about your qualifications or experience. Don't forget to maintain good eye contact and engage with the interviewer. Want to prepare for an upcoming job interview. Check our course out: https://www.pracup.com/goal/career-advancement/11?/help-me-prepare-for-a-job-interview

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Hélder Antunes2mo ago

Hélder Antunes2mo ago

Great article! Really good information that most people should be aware, when they decide to move on it their career. Thanks for sharing!

Great article! Really good information that most people should be aware, when they decide to move on it their career. Thanks for sharing!

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Zübeyir Ergenekon2mo ago

Zübeyir Ergenekon2mo ago

long and useful, thanks:)

long and useful, thanks:)

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Bojan Hristovski2mo ago

Bojan Hristovski2mo ago

I would like to add that the attitude of " Knowing all " and not asking questions may add to the list. I especially like the 3rd point.

I would like to add that the attitude of " Knowing all " and not asking questions may add to the list. I especially like the 3rd point.

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Rumyana Gilson2mo ago

Rumyana Gilson2mo ago

Useful artcle. Thanks for the tips Rumyana

Useful artcle. Thanks for the tips Rumyana

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Nikola Stojanovic2mo ago

Nikola Stojanovic2mo ago

Great article, keep on the good work...

Great article, keep on the good work...

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Claudio Fernandes2mo ago

Claudio Fernandes2mo ago

Good article. Resume all of it!

Good article. Resume all of it!

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Mirella Chiacchio2mo ago

Mirella Chiacchio2mo ago

Thanks for sharing these information, very useful!

Thanks for sharing these information, very useful!

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Saurabh Prabhakar2mo ago

Saurabh Prabhakar2mo ago

Preparedness is the obvious one, not only for an Interview but for life.

Preparedness is the obvious one, not only for an Interview but for life.

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Aleksandra Stożek2mo ago

Aleksandra Stożek2mo ago

Useful, thank!

Useful, thank!

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Aleksandra Meijer2mo ago

Aleksandra Meijer2mo ago

Have not got any experience of being interviewed. For the last 3 months I receive only rejections. However, article can be used for the future.

Have not got any experience of being interviewed. For the last 3 months I receive only rejections. However, article can be used for the future.

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Dusan Savic2mo ago

Dusan Savic2mo ago

Always research about the company, be stress free and nail it.

Always research about the company, be stress free and nail it.

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Shushan Stepanyan2mo ago

Shushan Stepanyan2mo ago

Useful article!

Useful article!

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Elmar Mursalli2mo ago

Elmar Mursalli2mo ago

Very good article! Always we have to be ready in every case

Very good article! Always we have to be ready in every case

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Dylan Cope2mo ago

Dylan Cope2mo ago

Yes, you definitely have to prepare yourself. However, too much preparation may cause you to look cocky in front those who are interviewing you. You don't need to act like you know everything about their company or organization but instead be knowledgeable about it while being interested and asking questions about what they do, how, and why. It will make you seem you are truly interested in what the company/organization stands for.

Yes, you definitely have to prepare yourself. However, too much preparation may cause you to look cocky in front those who are interviewing you. You don't need to act like you know everything about their company or organization but instead be knowledgeable about it while being interested and asking questions about what they do, how, and why. It will make you seem you are truly interested in what the company/organization stands for.

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Vitalij Kacanovskij2mo ago

Vitalij Kacanovskij2mo ago

Very true!

Very true!

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Achraf Ayedi2mo ago

Achraf Ayedi2mo ago

Good article ! Thanks for sharing !

Good article ! Thanks for sharing !

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Gianmarco Sozzi2mo ago

Gianmarco Sozzi2mo ago

Go to a Sport related interview and find Interns doing that, and they didn't know about Strength and Conditioning.

Go to a Sport related interview and find Interns doing that, and they didn't know about Strength and Conditioning.

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Nataliya Hunt2mo ago

Nataliya Hunt2mo ago

Agree. Be prepared, be yourself, show your interest.

Agree. Be prepared, be yourself, show your interest.

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Pere Mascaró Pons2mo ago

Pere Mascaró Pons2mo ago

I agree on all of your points. But the thing is that many people want to find a job to gain more money and not to really satisfy themselves. That's the first reason when somebody doesn't show enthusiasm!

I agree on all of your points. But the thing is that many people want to find a job to gain more money and not to really satisfy themselves. That's the first reason when somebody doesn't show enthusiasm!

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kamal naseri2mo ago

kamal naseri2mo ago

very helpful, great!

very helpful, great!

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Egor Gorbunov2mo ago

Egor Gorbunov2mo ago

well, I'll try be better.

well, I'll try be better.

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Alina HAMMAMI2mo ago

Alina HAMMAMI2mo ago

Nothing is more difficult during an interview than a candidate that doesnt know why he is there:)

Nothing is more difficult during an interview than a candidate that doesnt know why he is there:)

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Rumen Slavchov2mo ago

Rumen Slavchov2mo ago

Always go prepared on a interview :)

Always go prepared on a interview :)

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Shamil Isayev2mo ago

Shamil Isayev2mo ago

if you want to get best score then research a lot :)

if you want to get best score then research a lot :)

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Lassi Mäki-Valkama2mo ago

Lassi Mäki-Valkama2mo ago

Sounds reasonable.

Sounds reasonable.

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Lourdes Sonia Rivero Fernández2mo ago

Lourdes Sonia Rivero Fernández2mo ago

Thank you for the tips. I think enthusiasm for the job is specially important.

Thank you for the tips. I think enthusiasm for the job is specially important.

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Daniel Angelone2mo ago

Daniel Angelone2mo ago

Good article, thanks for sharing it!

Good article, thanks for sharing it!

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Abdallah Kheirallah2mo ago

Abdallah Kheirallah2mo ago

You always have to be ready... even if you are over qualified.

You always have to be ready... even if you are over qualified.

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Viola D'Elia2mo ago

Viola D'Elia2mo ago

Nice one, very useful.

Nice one, very useful.

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Alfredo Osorio2mo ago

Alfredo Osorio2mo ago

Really good information, thanks for sharing it.

Really good information, thanks for sharing it.

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Amal Adina Abdel rahim2mo ago

Amal Adina Abdel rahim2mo ago

Very useful!

Very useful!

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Aline Lourenço2mo ago

Aline Lourenço2mo ago

Good article! You have to know what do you want for your professional life and how do you want to achieve your goals.

Good article! You have to know what do you want for your professional life and how do you want to achieve your goals.

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5 Reasons To Fail A Job Interview

October 31, 2024 min read

 

Malika Remili is an international Career coach and the founder of Likacoaching, a Career-coaching platform specialised in supporting professionals and graduates in their international itineraries and objectives.

To fail a job interview is to receive a real confidence blow and in this game, confidence is everything. It can be really hard to pick yourself up after having a bad experience, so what's the answer? Make sure you don't make any of the following mistakes which make up the most common reasons why many people fail job interviews. 

5 Reasons To Fail A Job Interview

1. Poor preparation and lack of research about the company

Poor preparation before an interview is an obvious killer and 75% of the interviews fail because the candidate didn't expect some of the questions asked or didn't know enough about the company… I think you will all agree that an unprepared person is easily noticeable whatever the situation…

So, here’s the fact - and this applies everywhere in the world:

Employers have done their homework to find you, and so they expect you to do your homework on them, too! The worst thing you can do is waste the interviewer's time - both dedicated to the interview itself, as well as the research beforehand. Given the number of applications they receive, you may want to consider yourself lucky to have obtained an interview, and you ought to make the most out of this opportunity by preparing it carefully!

PRACTICE is absolutely key to acquiring CONFIDENCE, FLUIDITY, and CLARITY

What do you need to do?

When you have an interview scheduled, you need to not only prepare it, but also find a way to practice and rehearse with someone. You have to come to the interview with an idea of what they could ask you… and what you shouldn’t ask. You also need to conduct proper research about the company.

To give yourself as little chance of failing the job interview as possible, it’s best to rehearse with a proper Career coach who will give you self-marketing techniques and feedback to stand out and make the right impression. You can book a Skype session to work on your preparation or to have a mock interview, both available on Likacoaching.

2. Displaying a negative attitude

Displaying a negative attitude is another reason for a failure in an interview and a way to diminish your chances of getting a job.

If you are going to complain and criticise everything…If you are going to say bad things about your previous boss or company…If you are going to be defensive, evasive, or rude… well, you may as well cancel this interview!

My best advice is to remain positive and at all times. Before you criticise, remember: YOU ARE NOT PERFECT… in fact, nobody is, but giving the impression that you think you're perfect is a sure way to fail an interview. and so:

  • Don’t criticise; just state differences of views, cultures, practices, or processes.
  • Don’t defend or justify; just explain.
  • Don’t pretend you know; just say: “I don’t know but I shall look for it…
  • Don’t look offended or embarrassed; just smile and use your humour to smooth out the atmosphere…
  • Don’t take things personally; this person doesn’t know you…

3. Lack of enthusiasm

A lack of enthusiasm can be spotted immediately through your body language, your eye contact, and the tone of your voice… In fact, your handshake may tell it all…

Ask yourself “ why am I going to this interview?”. If the response is “I don’t really know”…. Then read the job description again carefully, visit their website and check Glassdoor for reviews on the company; if you still feel that this job is not what you really want, you can do two things:

Number 1: you can use this appointment to practice your interview skills in a live scenario.

Number 2: you can use this appointment for your  networking. Indeed, even if you are not selected for a particular role, you can still connect with your interviewer on LinkedIn, thank them for the interview, and ‘follow’ their itinerary through LinkedIn. Many of my clients got their jobs via contacting people they had met in an interview situation.

Now, do you really want this job?

Then make sure you show it! And there is no better opportunity to demonstrate that than during the interview. Employers are looking for nothing less than passion! If you cannot convince the interviewer that you will be as passionate as they are, they won't place excessive trust in your long-term loyalty and staying power.

4. Vague and dishonest answers to the questions asked

Vagueness and dishonesty are a common practice in an interview situation, and hiring managers know it…

Employers can see right through coined and dishonest answers. So by all means, keep the conversation positive and constructive, and don’t dwell on past failures or negative circumstances. Just follow these rules and your chances of failure in interview will drop:

  • For any failure, what was your learning?
  • For any weakness, what is your solution or remedy?

Always remember that the problem is not the problem but how you dealt with the problem...

5.  Lack of clarity

Lack of clarity is not only exhausting for an interviewer, but it’s also frustrating and irritating.

If you are not very clear about what you are bringing to the table for a particular job, chances are you will never be clear enough to succeed in this role…

So, what do you need to do?

Ask yourself “what can I bring to this company?” and make a list of all the assets you have: professional, personal, and educated…

Many people fail a job interview because they don't do their research. Read the job description carefully, list all the requirements and explain specifically how you meet those requirements. 

We hope with these tips, you will rock your next interview and get the position you dream of and deserve! Remember to remain calm and present your best side - we are always our own most strict critics, so keep in mind that you're actually capable of much more than you give yourself credit for!

About Lucyna Polok

Lucyna is a content creator specialising in the areas of career advice, expat life, and travel. As a 3-time expat and an avid traveller, she uses her own experience to share unique tips in Europe Language Jobs' articles. A writer by day and a reader by night, she lives and breathes written content.

Lucyna is a content creator specialising in the areas of career advice, expat life, and travel. As a 3-time expat and an avid traveller, she uses her own experience to share unique tips in Europe Language Jobs' articles. A writer by day and a reader by night, she lives and breathes written content.

Comments 33

Aditi Sood 2mo ago

Aditi Sood 2mo ago

Here are 5Dos and Don'ts of an interview Dos: Do research the company and job role before the interview. Do dress professionally and make a good first impression. Do prepare answers to common interview questions. Do ask relevant questions about the company and role. Do follow up with a thank-you note after the interview. Don'ts: Don't arrive late for the interview. Don't speak negatively about previous employers or colleagues. Don't dominate the conversation or interrupt the interviewer. Don't exaggerate or lie about your qualifications or experience. Don't forget to maintain good eye contact and engage with the interviewer. Want to prepare for an upcoming job interview. Check our course out: https://www.pracup.com/goal/career-advancement/11?/help-me-prepare-for-a-job-interview

Here are 5Dos and Don'ts of an interview Dos: Do research the company and job role before the interview. Do dress professionally and make a good first impression. Do prepare answers to common interview questions. Do ask relevant questions about the company and role. Do follow up with a thank-you note after the interview. Don'ts: Don't arrive late for the interview. Don't speak negatively about previous employers or colleagues. Don't dominate the conversation or interrupt the interviewer. Don't exaggerate or lie about your qualifications or experience. Don't forget to maintain good eye contact and engage with the interviewer. Want to prepare for an upcoming job interview. Check our course out: https://www.pracup.com/goal/career-advancement/11?/help-me-prepare-for-a-job-interview

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Hélder Antunes2mo ago

Hélder Antunes2mo ago

Great article! Really good information that most people should be aware, when they decide to move on it their career. Thanks for sharing!

Great article! Really good information that most people should be aware, when they decide to move on it their career. Thanks for sharing!

Reply

Zübeyir Ergenekon2mo ago

Zübeyir Ergenekon2mo ago

long and useful, thanks:)

long and useful, thanks:)

Reply

Bojan Hristovski2mo ago

Bojan Hristovski2mo ago

I would like to add that the attitude of " Knowing all " and not asking questions may add to the list. I especially like the 3rd point.

I would like to add that the attitude of " Knowing all " and not asking questions may add to the list. I especially like the 3rd point.

Reply

Rumyana Gilson2mo ago

Rumyana Gilson2mo ago

Useful artcle. Thanks for the tips Rumyana

Useful artcle. Thanks for the tips Rumyana

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Nikola Stojanovic2mo ago

Nikola Stojanovic2mo ago

Great article, keep on the good work...

Great article, keep on the good work...

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Claudio Fernandes2mo ago

Claudio Fernandes2mo ago

Good article. Resume all of it!

Good article. Resume all of it!

Reply

Mirella Chiacchio2mo ago

Mirella Chiacchio2mo ago

Thanks for sharing these information, very useful!

Thanks for sharing these information, very useful!

Reply

Saurabh Prabhakar2mo ago

Saurabh Prabhakar2mo ago

Preparedness is the obvious one, not only for an Interview but for life.

Preparedness is the obvious one, not only for an Interview but for life.

Reply

Aleksandra Stożek2mo ago

Aleksandra Stożek2mo ago

Useful, thank!

Useful, thank!

Reply

Aleksandra Meijer2mo ago

Aleksandra Meijer2mo ago

Have not got any experience of being interviewed. For the last 3 months I receive only rejections. However, article can be used for the future.

Have not got any experience of being interviewed. For the last 3 months I receive only rejections. However, article can be used for the future.

Reply

Dusan Savic2mo ago

Dusan Savic2mo ago

Always research about the company, be stress free and nail it.

Always research about the company, be stress free and nail it.

Reply

Shushan Stepanyan2mo ago

Shushan Stepanyan2mo ago

Useful article!

Useful article!

Reply

Elmar Mursalli2mo ago

Elmar Mursalli2mo ago

Very good article! Always we have to be ready in every case

Very good article! Always we have to be ready in every case

Reply

Dylan Cope2mo ago

Dylan Cope2mo ago

Yes, you definitely have to prepare yourself. However, too much preparation may cause you to look cocky in front those who are interviewing you. You don't need to act like you know everything about their company or organization but instead be knowledgeable about it while being interested and asking questions about what they do, how, and why. It will make you seem you are truly interested in what the company/organization stands for.

Yes, you definitely have to prepare yourself. However, too much preparation may cause you to look cocky in front those who are interviewing you. You don't need to act like you know everything about their company or organization but instead be knowledgeable about it while being interested and asking questions about what they do, how, and why. It will make you seem you are truly interested in what the company/organization stands for.

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Vitalij Kacanovskij2mo ago

Vitalij Kacanovskij2mo ago

Very true!

Very true!

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Achraf Ayedi2mo ago

Achraf Ayedi2mo ago

Good article ! Thanks for sharing !

Good article ! Thanks for sharing !

Reply

Gianmarco Sozzi2mo ago

Gianmarco Sozzi2mo ago

Go to a Sport related interview and find Interns doing that, and they didn't know about Strength and Conditioning.

Go to a Sport related interview and find Interns doing that, and they didn't know about Strength and Conditioning.

Reply

Nataliya Hunt2mo ago

Nataliya Hunt2mo ago

Agree. Be prepared, be yourself, show your interest.

Agree. Be prepared, be yourself, show your interest.

Reply

Pere Mascaró Pons2mo ago

Pere Mascaró Pons2mo ago

I agree on all of your points. But the thing is that many people want to find a job to gain more money and not to really satisfy themselves. That's the first reason when somebody doesn't show enthusiasm!

I agree on all of your points. But the thing is that many people want to find a job to gain more money and not to really satisfy themselves. That's the first reason when somebody doesn't show enthusiasm!

Reply

kamal naseri2mo ago

kamal naseri2mo ago

very helpful, great!

very helpful, great!

Reply

Egor Gorbunov2mo ago

Egor Gorbunov2mo ago

well, I'll try be better.

well, I'll try be better.

Reply

Alina HAMMAMI2mo ago

Alina HAMMAMI2mo ago

Nothing is more difficult during an interview than a candidate that doesnt know why he is there:)

Nothing is more difficult during an interview than a candidate that doesnt know why he is there:)

Reply

Rumen Slavchov2mo ago

Rumen Slavchov2mo ago

Always go prepared on a interview :)

Always go prepared on a interview :)

Reply

Shamil Isayev2mo ago

Shamil Isayev2mo ago

if you want to get best score then research a lot :)

if you want to get best score then research a lot :)

Reply

Lassi Mäki-Valkama2mo ago

Lassi Mäki-Valkama2mo ago

Sounds reasonable.

Sounds reasonable.

Reply

Lourdes Sonia Rivero Fernández2mo ago

Lourdes Sonia Rivero Fernández2mo ago

Thank you for the tips. I think enthusiasm for the job is specially important.

Thank you for the tips. I think enthusiasm for the job is specially important.

Reply

Daniel Angelone2mo ago

Daniel Angelone2mo ago

Good article, thanks for sharing it!

Good article, thanks for sharing it!

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Abdallah Kheirallah2mo ago

Abdallah Kheirallah2mo ago

You always have to be ready... even if you are over qualified.

You always have to be ready... even if you are over qualified.

Reply

Viola D'Elia2mo ago

Viola D'Elia2mo ago

Nice one, very useful.

Nice one, very useful.

Reply

Alfredo Osorio2mo ago

Alfredo Osorio2mo ago

Really good information, thanks for sharing it.

Really good information, thanks for sharing it.

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Amal Adina Abdel rahim2mo ago

Amal Adina Abdel rahim2mo ago

Very useful!

Very useful!

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Aline Lourenço2mo ago

Aline Lourenço2mo ago

Good article! You have to know what do you want for your professional life and how do you want to achieve your goals.

Good article! You have to know what do you want for your professional life and how do you want to achieve your goals.

Reply