5 Things You Should Not Mention in A Job Interview

Do you know that sometimes, you cannot speak out whatever you want when attending an interview session? Or, does it happen to you when suddenly your interview graph performance goes down because of the sensitive points highlighted by you?

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So, here I would like to share about the matters that you should never mention in a job interview?

You want to get pregnant (or maybe trying to get pregnant)

If your interviewer hear that you are pregnant, immediately their second thought will come. "Joining a new company normally will need you to attend orientation or extensive training. How about she will always take leave due to her pregnancy? and will she come back from her maternity leave later?" It is better for you to keep the good news of your pregnancy until you secure the job offer in your hand. Then, you can discuss with your employer about how things can work between you and the company.

What is your political flag?

From my point of view, hiring someone that openly shared their political flag will make other feel uncomfortable and can give bad effect to organizational productivity. So, you should never mention or hint your political standing if you want to increase the chance to get hired.  If you did, you can't force your employer to accept you by convincing them about how you can professionally can work and how well you can fit with your team. 

What is your religious view?

Same like political flag, religious view is a very sensitive matter to be discuss when attending interview session. So, be safe!

How Much do you want to make?

Interviewer will ask you this question,"How much is your expected salary?" and you will answer...."uhmmm..ah...uh...well....." You should never attend an interview session without a good preparation or idea of how much you are worth for the company and what is the salary range should be offer for the position that you applied.

You actually prefer to do something else

Times are tough, and you may be willing to settle for less than your ideal job, but the employer doesn't want to hear that. Employers want you to "Want" to work for them. They don't want people who are just there for the salary or to get by until a better opportunity presents itself. You need to show some enthusiasm, even if you have to fake it!

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