In an Interview, It’s Okay to Say…
I saw another "Things to NEVER say in a job interview" and felt triggered so I'm bringing this series back. 😂 It's all about context of the particular conversation and keeping a positive attitude, but it's absolutely okay to:
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- Give the interviewer a heads up that someone else asked that specific question during a full day of back to back interviews (I've had this happen and was very grateful they told me so I could switch it up and ask them a different question). They may still want to ask it, but it's nice to let them know in a polite way.
- Ask for more details about the performance review and promotion process. You're looking for a role with growth opportunities.
- Admit that a particular area may not be your strongest, but give them a similar example with confidence that you can do what they're looking for.
- Ask about expectations about overtime, or anything else that may be a dealbreaker for you accepting the role.
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🙋 I've said all of these things as an interview candidate and it didn't stop me from getting the offer. Use your best judgment and say them when appropriate.
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Have you said or heard any of these in an interview? What else would you add?
