10 Things to NOT Say in a Job Interview

In this video you’ll see Jonathan Javier (Wonsulting) and Madeline Mann (Self Made Millennial) share the top 10 things you should NOT say in a job interview. These are things that they have heard said in interviews many times that have lost people the job offers. Use these job interview tips to ensure you say the right things in your next video, phone, or in person interview!


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[alyssawatsonlee]

I got the job! It’s literally my dream job. I watched all your videos and bought your ebook. I nailed my interviews and negotiated a higher salary. I start in two weeks. 😁

[mattcombes]

I never ever comment on videos… but after getting rejected by 50+ companies in 2021, I binged your videos for a week, & FINALLY! Got an offer from a company better than I ever imagined, you are doing Gods Work🙌🏻 thank you x100

[debbieleyva]

I’m so glad you mentioned that people often get hired who don’t have 100% of the qualifications listed on the job description! I recently read a statistic that said men will apply for jobs if they meet 65% of the qualifications, whereas women feel they need 100# in order to apply. The job description is for the employer’s “dream” candidate, but if you are learning and eager to learn, that enthusiasm can get you the job!

[danscalone]

I watched you videos. First thing was "Tell me about yourself".
I told him what I'm doing now, my last job (Related) and my past experience in Manufacturing and Assembly.
I also told him I have a couple of hobbies, Making Wine and Playing Bass. After that it became a conversation. He did explain what I would be doing and how my trainer would be with me. I got the job!
Just waiting on a start date.
Oh, he did ask me if I had questions.
I said, I watched these YouTube videos and was told to ask questions. I said, "Ready?". He started laughing and said. "Go ahead" So I asked, he answered. Again, I got the job, waiting on a start date.
Thanks!

[GummyBear]

Girl I cannot thank you enough! You helped me land a paid internship in September and I just accepted my first official job out of college! It's 5 mins away from my house, its in line with my degree and I'll be making 9k more than I was making at my internship! Ahh! Seriously, thank you!! 💜😄 I don't think I could have landed either job without your advise/videos.

[MaximumCareer]

So good! 5:36 Focusing on that growth mindset was such an underrated part of this. Nobody has ALL the skills, but showing them you're the kind of person who can (and has) learned new skills quick is priceless in an interview.

[nikam]

Aside from the obvious, we basically can't be 100% honest with companies.. Most of us actually work for $$.. not because we actually enjoy going to work. Too bad we can't skip the bullshit and get to the point.

[PixiiBomb]

I disagree with saying "I don't know" - depending on the type of interview that you're in.

I am part of the Technical Interview to become a Unity software developer at my current job. (I am not a Hiring Manager. I am also a developer, and candidates basically have to pass a round of resume/test/interview with people like myself who will know whether or not they are bs'ing their resume/skills/knowledge)

If we are interviewing a Mid or Senior level candidate: yea, we EXPECT you to know the answers to the questions we are asking. At least 85%-90% for Mid, and 100% for Senior.
But for Entry level devs, we do NOT expect you to know all the answers to the technical questions. You're allowed to miss a few.

Essentially we ask a series of beginner questions that we do expect Entry's to know, and allow them leniency to miss 1 or 2 of those questions.
And then we ask them some intermediate questions to see what their skill level actually is (some people are Junior/Entry on paper, but might actually be closer to Mid in skill/knowledge level)

But the biggest take-a-way is, for these technical interviews: if you dont know the answer to a question, at least SHOW them that you are eager to learn.
Ask them to repeat the question so you can write it down and learn more about that subject.

If you have to write down 90% of the questions... you probably won't get the job.
But you WILL get the experience and some additional knowledge to help you grow your current skill level.

[HeatherMajors]

Growth Mindset for the win. We just hired someone for our team that did not know some of the key software we supported. However, this person could prove that they are willing to research and learn. She has been a great asset to our team.

[allisonscanlan]

For technical interviews there are definitely times when I don't know the answer

[kevinwestrom]

The problem is at times, many hiring managers won't even consider you at all, if you don't already have 3-5 years of experience doing that very task/set of tasks, and that's it.. if you don't have that level of experience in the skill(s) already, you're done, and they'll be moving on to other candidates that may have that level of skill in those tasks instead.

[lakiiamccall]

Another tip I would give is the opposite of babbling. Don't give single word (Yes. No.) answers. I remember interviewing some did this and it was awkward. I'm waiting for them to elaborate and all I hear are crickets. I had to keep asking them to elaborate. Needless to say, that was the fastest interview I ever conducted.🥴

Also, sometimes it's hard to not ask a recruiter what role are they calling about when they contact you months after applying for a position. I remember receiving a call for an interview 5 MONTHS after I had applied for the job. I had just had surgery two days prior and was literally laying in a hospital bed when I got the call. So yes, I definitely struggled remembering what job I had applied for. Didn't remember applying for it, but still ended up getting the job!😉

[juanmerla]

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[lynn]

I interviewed today with a highly reputable legal foundation. The HR recruiter talked about salary and benefits first. She needed to know if the package offered would be acceptable. If not, then no need to proceed further and waste each other’s time.

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This channel was so helpful! I had a ton of interviews but by following the model you set I landed a top level position in a company. A dream job I expect to be at for years to come. I felt confident interviewing and multiple search committees commented so. Having stories handy was the most helpful advice. Thank you!

[thecakesong]

Got two offers and landed a great job leaving the military! Your videos on interview prep were so helpful especially since I’ve had a lot of leadership experiences but not ones easy to translate to civilian life. Thank you for the great information and support!

[morenekoYT]

I just stumbled upon your videos this morning, and what a positive vibe! I’ll be job searching by the end of this year or so, and you give me so much hope that there’s a way around finding a job that aligns with my values, skills, and priorities. Thank you so much!

[daniellefaith]

It has happened to me multiple times that I walk in to the interview and they tell me the role they are interviewing me for is not the one I applied for. I think "what role is this for" is a totally valid question and doesn't reflect the interviewee not knowing what they applied for, but is simply checking in with the interviewer to make sure they're on the same page.

[amazeballs]

Great video! The problem with the money situation is that the position may pay well below what you can afford. People have bills to pay and even if they love the job and company they can’t take it because it’s unrealistic. I find that waiting until negotiations wastes so much time and energy on both sides. It would be great if more companies were transparent on having at least a salary range.

[qvysevf]

Ugh sorry to see you partner with that company. I paid him for a resume that months later found out wasn’t ATS compliant or good. I lost out on 4 months work. Immediately got endless interviews after doing myself. Very sad and stressful time.