hi there my name is richard mcmahon from the interview training website passmyinterview.com and in this next tutorial i will give you 17 job interview do's and don'ts so if you have a job interview coming up for any role or any organization the interview tips that i'm about to give you are going to make a massive difference to your performance at your job interview and just very quickly if you are new to the channel please make sure you hit the subscribe button because then i can keep you updated with all the latest interview tips top scoring answers and strategies and please give the video a like because that tells me you find the tutorials useful thank you very much let's get straight into the presentation number one do make sure you get your answer ready to the first interview question tell me about yourself now most people get hit by interview nerves at the start of their job interview but a great way to quickly overcome any anxiety or interview jitters is to make sure you prepare your answer to the question tell me about yourself because if you can answer this question with confidence it sets you up nicely for the rest of your interview here's a great example answer to the interview question tell me about yourself tell me about yourself here we go i am a dedicated hard-working professional who takes great pride in the work i do for my employer now being someone who already has the skills and qualities needed in this role i am confident i can quickly have a positive impact in your team over the years i've worked in several positions that have prepared me for this role i have a proven track record of achievement for example in my last job i helped the company increase sales by recommending different ways to my manager that the company could advertise its products and services more effectively online outside of work i keep myself fit and active which in turn enables me to maintain optimum concentration levels when i am at work people have often described me as trustworthy and reliable a great teamworker and someone who is not afraid to take on challenges that are outside of my comfort zone if you do employ me i will work hard to help the company beat its closest competitors and i will strive to continually improve in the position that's a fantastic answer to that first interview question tell me about yourself number two do read the job description before you attend your interview now the job description tells you the different skills and qualities the interviewer is looking for now if you know the skills and qualities needed for the job you've applied for you can easily answer the interview question what are your strengths now all you need to do is align your strengths with those listed on the job description number three don't be negative about former employers or co-workers now a surefire way to fail your interview is to talk negatively about your previous employer now lots of candidates do this because they feel their employer treated them poorly they had a bad boss or the work environment was toxic however it is essential that you come across in your interview as a positive and friendly collaborator who can easily fit into their team so when the interviewer says to you why do you want to leave your job say this i want to leave my job because i am seeking a fresh challenge with a different team where i can put my experience skills and expertise to good use i've loved working for my employer but i am now ready for a change with hopefully your company in this role number four do make sure you research the company before your job interview now a simple yet highly effective way to impress at your job interview is to research their company my advice is to look at their website check out their social media pages and look into their products and services now by researching their company it will enable you to answer the interview questions why do you want to work for us and what you know about our company number five don't ever say the pay or the benefits are what made you apply for the position now when the hiring manager says to you why do you want this job don't mention the pay or the perks instead give an answer that shows you want the job for reasons that allow you to work in a positive environment and that will enable you to achieve your goals so here's a brilliant example answer to the tough interview question why do you want this job why do you want this job here we go i want this job because my research tells me you have a great company culture and working environment and you support your staff to be the best versions of themselves possible i want this job because i feel i can make a big difference to the team in the role and i will be able to add value to your company job satisfaction is very important to me and i believe i will be very happy in this position for many years to come number six do make sure you dress professionally for your job interview now regardless of the job you are applying for make an effort in your appearance it says so much about your intentions and it also tells the interviewer you have high standards so for example if i turned up to a job interview dressed like this would you hire me probably not so make an effort in your appearance make sure you dress professionally because it will make a big difference number seven do make sure you have three smart questions ready to ask at the end of your job interview now there is a strong possibility the hiring manager will say to you at the end of your interview do you have any questions for us now this is your chance to show the interviewer you want to work for their company you want it to succeed and you are a smart person who they should seriously consider hiring let me now give you three great questions to ask at the end of your interview question number one what advice would you give to the successful candidate who wants to excel in the role question number two what would you need me to concentrate on in the first 30 days of starting that's a great question and number three what are the next steps of the process and when could i contact you to find out the results of my interview number eight do not slouch in the interview chair this is really poor because if you do slouch in the interview chair it gives the impression you are lazy and you lack discipline make sure you sit upright in the interview chair smile and be confident in your abilities number nine don't let nerves get the better of you now one of the reasons why so many people fail interviews is because nerves get the better of them now one way to overcome interview nerves is to start treating the interview as a meeting between you and a potential employer now the word interview makes you feel nervous so by treating it as a meeting which at the end of the day that's all it is will help you regain control of your feelings now for more tips on how to overcome interview nerves click the link at the top of the video when you're ready number 10 don't ever say in an interview you don't have any weaknesses so during your job interview you will need to answer the tough interview question what's your biggest weakness it is essential you do actually give a weakness here's a great response what's your biggest weakness i would say my biggest weakness is the fact that i'm not very good yet at talking in front of large groups of people i get quite nervous and i forget what it is i want to say however this is an area i would genuinely like to improve in and if there are any opportunities for me to give presentations in this role i would love to give it a try number 11 do make sure you practice your answers before the interview now one of the best ways to get ready for your job interview is to sit down in front of a friend or relative or even in front of a mirror and practice your answers to the questions that are most likely to come up during your job interview now there are ten common questions that feature during all job interviews here they are question one tell me about yourself question two why do you want to work for us question three what you know about our company question four why should we hire you question five what are your strengths question six what's your biggest weakness question seven why do you want to leave your job question number eight how would you handle conflict with a co-worker question nine where do you see yourself in five years and question ten do you have any questions for us now if you want brilliant top scoring answers to those 10 questions and more click that link in the top right hand corner of the video when you're ready number 12 do make sure you read through your cv or resume before the interview now at the start of your job interview the hiring manager might ask you to read through your resume they might say walk me through your resume therefore it's a great idea to not only familiarize yourself with the document but you can also take a copy along with you to the interview so you can refer to it number 13 don't say you are good at something without being able to back it up with evidence what do i mean by that well anybody can say during their interview they are a good team worker or they are great at solving problems but not everybody can back up their claims with evidence so if you want to stand out during your job interview make sure you have previous examples ready of where you have worked as part of a team and solved a difficult problem at work because if you give the hiring manager examples of these under other important workplace competencies you are far more likely to get hired number 14 don't rush your answers now there is a tendency when we are nervous to speak quickly we rush our answers because we want the interview to be over now this is a mistake calm yourself down think before you give your answer to the question and then speak in a calm and controlled manner because when you slow down it puts you across as a confident and self-assured person number 15 do make sure you say during your interview that you are a flexible and adaptable person this is a great one now one of the things the hiring manager will look for from the successful candidate is flexibility and adaptability if you can show the hiring manager you are willing to put in extra hours or make yourself available to come into work at short notice when needed you are again far more likely to get hired number 16 do always show good manners throughout the interview now good manners are rarely utilized during job interviews but they are a great way to impress the hiring manager so be polite to the receptionist when you turn up for your interview don't sit down in the interview chair until invited to do so and at the start of the interview say thank you for being given the opportunity to be interviewed for the job so good manners will go a long way to helping you get the job you deserve number 17 do make sure you follow up once you get home after the interview so one of the best ways to give a good impression is to send a thank you email to the hiring manager once you get home from your interview here's what to send dear sir madam thank you for giving me the chance to be interviewed for the position today i thoroughly enjoyed the process and learning more about your company i would very much love to work for your organization and if you need any further information to help you make a decision please do not hesitate to contact me kind regards richard mcmahon so there's 17 job interview do's and don'ts really important tips great tips that will help you be the standout candidate at your job interview now if you want to accelerate your learning even further and you want to beat all of the competition at your interview click that link right now in the top right hand corner of the video head through to my website pass myinterview.com and you can download my full set of 50 top scoring answers to difficult interview questions it's a fantastic resource you can have it within your inbox within two minutes from now and it's going to help make you be the standout candidate at your interview finally don't forget to hit the subscribe button please do give the video a like i very much appreciate your support and connect with me on linkedin i have put my linkedin link in the description below the video thank you very much for watching and i wish you all the best for passing your interview