Job Search Tip 69: Oversharing at an Interview
Interviewers are overly sensitive to negativity. Talking about "bad" things during an interview may be seen as off topic or cause you to become associate with the "bad" thing. Think about the phrasing of work/life situations. Using "why are you leaving your current position?" interview question as an example:
"My coworker's are jerks." --> "I am looking for something different within the company culture."
"I do not like my job." --> "I have been working with them for a while and decided to look around, see what other opportunities are out there."
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Alt Text:
Edwin, an anthropomorphic jackrabbit, is wearing a business casual outfit and has a grumpy expression on his face. He gives job searching tips by speaking directly to the reader using a dialogue bubble. Edwin says,
"Do not overshare during an interview. Remember, you have full control over how you respond. Map out answers to common and industry-related interview questions to prevent rambling. Avoid topics that are traumatic, controversial, depressing, or vulgar. Those comments may make your interview memorable, but not in a good way."
"My coworker's are jerks." --> "I am looking for something different within the company culture."
"I do not like my job." --> "I have been working with them for a while and decided to look around, see what other opportunities are out there."
~@~@~@~@~
Looking for job searching resources, including the award nominated book Work "Fur" Hire? Check out my Itch.io page:
https://edwin-at-work.itch.io/
~@~@~@~@~
Alt Text:
Edwin, an anthropomorphic jackrabbit, is wearing a business casual outfit and has a grumpy expression on his face. He gives job searching tips by speaking directly to the reader using a dialogue bubble. Edwin says,
"Do not overshare during an interview. Remember, you have full control over how you respond. Map out answers to common and industry-related interview questions to prevent rambling. Avoid topics that are traumatic, controversial, depressing, or vulgar. Those comments may make your interview memorable, but not in a good way."
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