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6 interview mistakes in IT company

Employment depends not only on skills but also on interview mistakes that are common to newcomers. We have collected the main problems that HR and employers often encounter during interviews.

By Vladimir OtchenashPublished 2 years ago 3 min read
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Scant knowledge of the company

It is normal for a candidate to send out his or her CV to several companies at once. But you need to be clear about

  • what the company does;
  • what its strengths are relative to other companies;
  • if you know at least a little bit of the company's history.

This is probably the most common mistake you make at an interview. It seems like a small thing, but if you don't know anything about the company you are applying to, would you be willing to work for its development?

Lying on your CV

A typical mistake at a job interview, especially affecting novice developers who have nothing to point out. But there's no need to make it up instead, because it's all easy to check.

In the pursuit of a better offer, aspiring professionals may give wrong information on their CVs, e.g. experience, qualifications, technology stack used, etc. If you really want to grow your skills, you can use our platform.

Exaggerating one's competence, which unfortunately the candidate is unable to prove in a technical interview, most often leads to rejections.

Lack of questions

An interview is a two-way process, and if the candidate does not ask counter-questions, this may indicate a lack of interest.

One common mistake is not asking the candidate any questions and saying "I understand everything". This is not just for newcomers, though. This is a bad signal, especially for analysts, testers and support specialists. Being able to formulate questions intelligently is an important communication skill. Not to mention that it is through questions that candidates can demonstrate their interest in the position and show their motivation.

Bad previous experience

The questions about past jobs are not taken from scratch. It is likely that the professional will behave in a similar way in the new job.

Of course, this is not the case if the management itself was not good at the last job. Thus, it is worth emphasising that you have been working despite rather than because of it: this experience, however bad, will count in your favour.

Fear of saying "I don't know"

Many people think that it is a mistake at a job interview to not know the answer to a question. This is not entirely true. If there is something you don't know, it is better to say it straight out.

During the interview with the project manager, you should not answer questions vaguely. During the interview, the specialist wants to assess the relevance of the candidate's knowledge and past experience. The worst thing a job seeker can do is to avoid answering. If there are questions that make you feel uncomfortable, and you cannot answer them straight away, it is better to say that you need training or additional materials to answer them accurately. Sincerity is always more valuable than guile or uncertainty. You don't have to know everything when you enter a junior position, but your determination and willingness to understand complex tasks will help you adapt during your first months on the job.

It all comes down to wages

Nobody has to work for free or for a pittance. But talking only about salary at a job interview is a bad call for the interviewer.

They reduce the whole conversation to finding out the salary. Financial motivation alone is a strong factor for refusal. It is usually forgivable for very strong and experienced professionals. For a newcomer, however, it is better to emphasize development and growth.

Conclusions

Yes, oral interviews are literally prone to unintentional mistakes, especially for beginners. But if you take the above list into consideration and study the interviewers' tricky questions, mistakes in your interview will be minimized.

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