To assess the candidate's technical skills and knowledge.

To evaluate the candidate's personality and cultural fit.

To determine the candidate's salary expectations.

To provide the candidate with information about the company.

Researching the company and the position.

Practicing your answers to common interview questions.

Dressing professionally and arriving on time.

Maintaining a positive and confident attitude.

Provide vague and general responses.

Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result).

Focus on your technical skills and qualifications.

Emphasize your personal opinions and beliefs.

Ask irrelevant and unrelated questions.

Maintain eye contact and actively listen to the interviewer.

Interrupt the interviewer and talk over them.

Avoid smiling and appear disinterested.

To obtain insider information about the company.

To build relationships and expand your professional network.

To secure a job offer without going through the interview process.

To gather confidential information about other candidates.

Be aloof and unapproachable.

Engage in meaningful conversations and actively listen.

Dominate the conversation and talk about yourself excessively.

Avoid introducing yourself to new people.

Send a thank-you note within 24 hours.

Wait a few weeks before contacting the interviewer.

Call the interviewer multiple times to inquire about the status of your application.

Send a follow-up email every day until you receive a response.

Use a public Wi-Fi network for the interview.

Ensure a quiet and well-lit environment.

Dress casually and appear unprofessional.

Multitask during the interview and respond to other messages.

It's unnecessary and a waste of time.

It helps you become familiar with common interview questions.

It allows you to showcase your skills and experiences effectively.

It guarantees a job offer.

Speak loudly and aggressively to assert your dominance.

Use slang and informal language to appear relatable.

Maintain eye contact, speak clearly, and actively listen.

Interrupt the interviewer and talk over them to show your assertiveness.

It's irrelevant and has no impact on the interview outcome.

It helps you understand the company's values and work environment.

It allows you to negotiate a higher salary during the interview.

It's only important for senior-level positions.

Send unsolicited emails to potential contacts and ask for favors.

Attend industry events and actively engage in conversations.

Spam professionals on social media with promotional messages.

Reach out to contacts only when you need something from them.

To provide a summary of your resume.

To express your gratitude for the job opportunity.

To highlight your skills and experiences relevant to the position.

To request a specific salary range for the job.

Memorize generic answers that can be applied to any question.

Practice answering questions using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result).

Focus on providing vague and general responses.

Avoid providing specific examples or details in your answers.

It's unnecessary and has no impact on your job prospects.

It helps potential employers find and learn more about you.

It allows you to share personal and private information publicly.

It's only important for people in creative fields.