Job Hunting? Avoid Saying These 7 Things During Interviews

By siliconindia  |   Tuesday, 19 August 2014, 01:39 IST
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BANGALORE: At a time when the jobs market is more competitive than ever, it can be hard work just to get an interview. So once you're in front of potential employers never ruin your prospects with offensive or unpleasant comments. Also bear in mind that it's not just what you say that counts; how you say it is also important.



Interested to know more? Here is a list of things that you should avoid saying in a job interview, as reported by Jacquelyn Smith of Business Insider.
I'm Really Nervous
It’s quite a fact that no company wants to hire someone who lacks confidence; on the contrary there is no place for job seekers who are nervous and not bold enough to face the reality.  "So, in this case, honesty is not the best policy," said Amy Hoover, president of the job board TalentZoo. "Fake it till you make it!"
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