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Oral Interview Do's and Don'ts
Thou Shalls, and Thou Shall Nots ... continued
DON'Ts
Thou shall not be timid and soft-spoken. A forceful voice projects confidence. Seek confidently even when you are saying the wrong thing, but don't be overly aggressive.
Thou shall not act as though you would take any job or are desperate for employment.
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Thou shall not dabble into controversial topics. Stick to the subject at hand is it relates to the job you are being interviewed for. If the interviewer invites you to an argument, politely decline by guiding the discussion back to the interview, grabbing every opportunity to sell yourself.
Thou shall not say anything negative about former colleagues, supervisors, or employers. Painting them black, even if they really are, reflects badly on you.
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Thou shall not tell jokes during the interview. Job interview is a serious affair. Relax, but don’t overdo it.
Thou shall not tell lies during a job interview. Answer questions truthfully, frankly and succinctly. And don't over-answer questions. Lies have a way of finding you out either during the interview, or after.
Thou shall not answer questions with a simple "yes" or "no." Explain whenever possible. Describe those things about yourself that showcase your talents, skills, and determination. Give examples.
Thou shall not inquire about salary, bonuses or other benefits until after you've received an offer. Be prepared for a question about your salary requirements, but do try and delay salary discussions until you have an offer. We know that salary is one of the major drivers, you did not come to Lagos to admire flyovers, however, cloak your desperation with dignity. Don't come across as a mercenary. Put yourself in the shoes of the employer, you will not hire someone who is only interested in the money, and not the job per se.
Thou shall not chew gum during the interview.
Thou shall not bring up or discuss personal issues or family problems to elicit sympathy or for whatever reasons. Emotional blackmail will not help your case, rather it may even harm it.
Thou shall not smell of cigarette smoke, if you are a smoker. Do cigarette fast until after the interview.
Thou shall not respond to an unexpected question with an extended pause or by saying something like, "that's a good one." And do repeat the question out loud or ask for the question to be repeated to give you a little more time to think about an answer. Also, a short pause before responding is in order.
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