Oversell
Trying
too hard to impress; bragging; acting
aggressively.
Undersell
Failing
to emphasize the fact that you have related
skills; discussing
experience
using negative qualifiers (i.e.
"I
have a
little
experience...").
Body
Language
It
is easy to create a negative impression
without even realizing that you
are
doing it. Are you staring at your feet, or
talking to the interviewer's
shoulder?
Be aware of what your actions say about you.
Lack
of Honesty
The
slightest stretching of the truth may result
in you being screened out.
Negative
Attitude
The
interview is not an opportunity for you to
complain about your
current
supervisor or co-workers (or even about
'little' things, such as
the
weather).
Lack
of Preparation
You
have to know about the organization and the
occupation. If you
don't,
it will appear as though you are not
interested in the position.
Lack
of
Enthusiasm
If
you are not excited about the work at the
interview, the employer will
not
assume that your attitude will improve when
hired.
