5 Dangerous Things to Avoid Saying In a Job Interview

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This video will share with you five things you should never say in a job interview. You must be careful in a job interview to make sure you know what to say and what to avoid saying. Most people screw up their interviews by blurting out things they never should say and ruin their chances for moving farther in the interview process.
Some of the examples I used in this video or things I say might not be true for you, so if they are not true for you, I'm not telling you to lie. I want you to be truthful and at the same time I don't want you to stick your foot in your mouth.
I always suggest to avoid saying negative things about your past boss or company. Even if your boss was terrible, I think it's better to find one honest, true and GOOD thing you can say about him/her.
If you walk into an interview and start trash-talking your boss, your interviewer might think that the problem is with you and not your boss. but like I said, even the worst people usually have one kind thing you can say about them.
1. Don't talk bad about your company. Don’t talk bad about the people. Don't say that you didn't like working there; no matter how it comes up.
2. A lot of candidates go in and they're so desperate to work at a job they'll say, “I'll do anything. It doesn't matter what it is; I'll do anything.”
Now, these are usually people who are not employed right now (maybe they've been out of work for six to nine months, maybe even two years) and they are desperate for a job and they will do anything.
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@phoenixvette 2 года назад

It's truly amazing that we hire people based on their conversation skills alone. A resume and educational background should be weighted more. Socially akward introverts who know a lot about their career always lose to bubbly extroverts that know nothing.

@RandomFandomDragon 2 года назад

This is so true.

@candysmith8724 2 года назад

Well personality and the ability to communicate effectively is huge for many employers. Depends what the job is. Sales or customer service this will be something very important to employers. Tech jobs in a room by yourself, not so much.

@putridfetidini5468 2 года назад

@@candysmith8724 What isn't said here, that I've found to be true with most tech-oriented companies I've interviewed with, is that the job of staffing and interviewing qualified technical people is given to HR personnel, who rarely understand the positions they are tasked to fill. Often they are working from instructions which are no more than a checklist filled with current-year market buzzwords. The opportune thing to do is ace this preliminary HR person's screening, because invariably a second meeting will be forthcoming where you will get a chance to interview with an actual techical team member or project lead- the problem being, this 2-step hierarchical approach to interviewing tends to screen out EXACTLY those people who tend to be the best at doing the detail-oriented technical work: the socially awkward, just like the original commenter (phoenix.vette) suggested. PS> this experience (of mine) is from 10+ years back; navigating HR 'hiring personnel' in interviews _now,_ is the stuff of nightmares.

@eduarditogonzales4485 2 года назад

True....The best liar in the American BS domain will pass..

@hakhang1219 2 года назад

So so true!

@chloepatt1661 2 года назад

“I have many hidden talents” “What are they?” “I don’t know, they’re all hidden..”

@Cat-hu2tt 2 года назад

Haha, i bet they're tell u to keep hiding at home.

@terriessex2083 2 года назад

Lmao

@deejai1173 2 года назад

😂😂😂😂😂

@abdullahkhalid9581 2 года назад

Lol!

@whyyeseyec 2 года назад

Slap shot! Bass Drum!! Snare Roll!!! Cymbal Crash!!!!

@regivarghese5375 Год назад

At the beginning of a job interview, when they started asking tricky questions, I asked the interviewers if they wanted a sugar-coated diplomatic answer or an honest answer because I am a straightforward person who always prefer to talk facts. Described about the politics played by the sycophants who always got the promotions and raises where hardworking few of us were being demoralised all the time with the previous employer. They were very much impressed by my straightforwardness and got the job for the bold approach. So, there is no one-size fit for all concepts, and also, not getting that job was not the end of the world for me.

@achrafagermoune2417 Год назад

You are right. That's actually the key: Not caring if you don't get the job. It's not the end of the world. When you overthink most of the time it backfires and you seem too unsure and insecure. And they sense that. Just be still and calm.

@izamalcadosa2951 11 месяцев назад

Don't be honest most of the time, bro! It will not work for you and will backfire! It's all a freaking game with employers, hiring managers and corporations, in general. It's great if you don't need to lie but in the real world, the bullshitters and narcissists control the companies you work at, and they created the rules and politics, and they expect you to bullshit and play their game, as a good little boy or good little girl should, in their view! This is the part that sucks and why we should try to have our own business and be our own boss!

@sharptoothtrex4486 9 месяцев назад

Emma Bunton: Well, I do not believe that either!

@raccuia1 8 месяцев назад

When you go to an interview you are really interviewing them. Is this the kind of place I want to be around. Tell them straight, honestly and truthfully. If they don't like those wonderful qualities then they can stick it up their ___.

@CT-yc4gd 8 месяцев назад

Honestly, I think I would jive better with a company who respects that. It makes me wretch trying to dance around with diplomatic grey type answers.

@parkerbeard6170 Год назад

I recall being interviewed once when I was looking to leave Urban Outfitters b/c I hated that Company and the way I was overworked and Underpaid. My Interviewer asked me why I wanted to leave Urban Outfitters, and I recall saying that the Company I was working at was getting ready to Shut Down in a couple of months and I was ready to move on in my life and do something else! That interview ended up working b/c the boss liked what she saw and she Hired Me, and I was there for 5 years until I lost it do to the pandemic. But after 2 years after I was let go, the Company recovered and the boss Immediately called to ask me back, so I've been back for a few months!

@novascoots 3 года назад

I loved my last job but had to leave due to a vision problem...couldn't see myself working there anymore!

@waitwhat9598 3 года назад

This was dumb but funny.

@abigailap6719 3 года назад

Smooth 😂

@re-mix1040 3 года назад

💀

@brownpunk1794 3 года назад

Dont blindly comment then😄

@bigr3578 3 года назад

Honestly thats so charismatic it could work lol

@lyubovknyazeva8723 3 года назад

Interviewer :"What is your motivation to work in our company?" - " I was always passionate about affording food and bacame very accustomed to live indoors! "

@roxyroxieroxann 3 года назад

Hahaha love this!

@xan8123 2 года назад

Best comment

@melaninchocolate6552 2 года назад

😂😂😂😂😂

@ShaareiZoharDaas 2 года назад

I cannot like this comment enough!

@graphicdesigner7650 2 года назад

LOL!

@DagwoodDogwoggle 8 месяцев назад

I always tell my niece and nephew that the number one criteria for getting hired and promoted or hired for the next step up is be liked. Be good looking, tell people what they want to hear, and pretend you love everything about the company ESPECIALLY your coworkers and your boss. Your skills and actual hard work are secondary and can even trap you in your position if you are too good at what you do.

@rhoonah5849 Год назад

I COMPLETELY disagree with you on #4. As a former hiring software engineering manager, "I don't know" was a very valid answer. As soon as someone starting BS'ing me on something, they were toast. I would walk up to the whiteboard and start sketching things out and watch them squirm. I never expected a candidate to know everything and being honest with me was worth much more than claiming to know some trivial technology that they could learn on the job. It is valid to say that you aren't familiar with something and then maybe inquire about the topic and possibly relate it back to some other experience you had (you mentioned this tactic) and that is fine and works well but don't try and BS the interviewer.

@chronxdev Год назад

I'm a software engineer that has reviewed many resumes and interviewed a dozen or so candidates. It's always refreshing when a candidate can honestly say "I don't know" or "I'm not familiar with that" instead of trying to bullshit their way through an answer. I judged the interviews similar to how one of my college professors graded his exams: If you answer correctly you gain 1 point, if you don't answer ("I don't know") you get 0 points, but if you answer incorrectly you LOSE 2 points. (Basically, don't state something as truth unless you know for a fact it's correct)

@rhoonah5849 Год назад

@@chronxdev Yes, I completely agree. "I don't know" is a perfectly acceptable answer. The answer to the next question is also key... "Ok, so how would you go about gaining that knowledge?" Depending on how they answered that would tell me if they were the kind of person that was easily stumped or if they had a bag of tricks to figure it out. I have said many times that being good at something is knowing and being honest with your limitations and experience set but also knowing how to grow. As an engineer and hobbyist handyman, "I don't know" is perfectly fine but then I buy a book, ask an expert, read an article, watch a video, etc. and before you know it, I do know. That's the key.

@adelina7 Год назад

I'm looking for my first web development job, so I'm sure I don't know a lot, but I'm hungry to learn!!

@rhoonah5849 Год назад

@@adelina7 I've been doing this for over 25 years and won't pretend to know all of the answers so yes, you don't know a lot. That's ok though. If someone is interviewing for an entry level position then they should expect it. I would spend some time though studying the technologies that you are interested in, working on some little projects, etc. Also remember that "I don't know" is a valid answer but be prepared to answer the follow up of "Ok, how would you go about finding the answer?" Good answers (in my opinion) are to Google it (have some favorite tech sites ready like StackOverflow, etc.), asking a colleague/mentor, reviewing a book, etc. Many managers are more interested in how you go about learning then what you have already learned. Everyone gets stumped and they don't want an engineer that sits idle and can't more forward when they are stuck. Good luck!!

@adelina7 Год назад

@@rhoonah5849 thank you so much!!

@Didyaknow811 3 года назад

"So, tell me about yourself." "I'd rather not. I really need this job."

@califlo23 3 года назад

🤣🤣🤣🤣

@kedibonedrobnic9043 3 года назад

😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣 oh my God

@abigailap6719 3 года назад

😂

@Didyaknow811 3 года назад

Used your techniques and got a management job!

@slowdancer5563 3 года назад

Nice!

@NetGawker 4 года назад

The key to nailing an interview is to always remind yourself that PEOPLE DON'T WANT THE TRUTH, THEY WANT VALIDATION!!!!!

@stulora3172 4 года назад

one doesn't exclude the other.

@bobsmith-ud9xi 4 года назад

yep

@eurosonly 4 года назад

Yep, just make sure to include a bit of a theme or context on top so it sounds like you've got experience.

@IMBC650 4 года назад

Greatest comment ever

@jessea428 4 года назад

I couldn't agree more!

@XxGreedyMagiiCxX 11 месяцев назад

I've only ever had a interview once in my life, it went horrible. I avoid any job that has a traditional interview system, the only reason they want an interview is to see how well you speak and communicate, and to test your confidence. But that basically means the introverts with amazing education & history will be more than likely pushed aside over an extrovert that did well in the interview. Also the question: Tell me about yourself, needs to be abolished. Work is work, I don't want my employer knowing about my personal life. Everything they need, they already have on the CV that was sent to them. I get that in certain job roles, the interview makes perfect sense, but say for an example a minimum wage job asking 'why do you want to work for our company over x' is such a dumb question that will always be answered with a lie.

@kevinpoehlmann5157 8 месяцев назад

“Tell me about yourself” isn’t a question about your personal life

@julianiwhite 6 месяцев назад

Tell me about your self is basically “tell me how your experience benefits this company?”

@garryduran1941 4 дня назад

Tell me about yourself is how you would fit the job not about your favorite color or hobby

@gamingfreak8849 Год назад

Thank you for giving us advice on how to be professional liars! Congratulations on the world that people like you created

@laupattynalova8438 Год назад

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@nevisnebis1207 Год назад

I don’t think he’s responsible for the way job interviews work 🤔

@Nervous101 Год назад

@@nevisnebis1207 exactly

@LazerR0cketB0mb 11 месяцев назад

It's part of the problem for sure. It's much easier to get a job by knowing someone. It's never about your skills.

@KA-uv8gq 9 месяцев назад

@@nevisnebis1207Reading comprehension is not your forte

@eastsiderage5532 2 года назад

So in a nutshell: - Never be honest. - Tell the interviewer what they want to hear. - Put on a charade. Got it.

@jamesmacleod671 2 года назад

Yes, bullshittery does work, I was too honest in my last interview not long ago, yes you guessed it, I didn't get it, so the next one that I get I'm just gonna lie my head off and tell the interviewer everything he/she wants to hear so they can tick those boxes.

@WaltDittrich 2 года назад

Not sure about the first one: Never be honest... But the others, yes, EXACTLY. If you don't feel comfortable with this, you're not going to get the job. You HAVE to tell 'em what they want to hear. 👍

@yoteslaya7296 2 года назад

"I have no gag reflex"

@JasonDean2047 2 года назад

@@yoteslaya7296 what the hell

@JasonDean2047 Год назад

@@jamesmacleod671 it's been a month did you get the job?

@CreamerOfTheDairySquad 2 года назад

1. Don't bad mouth anyone you've worked for (even if it's warranted) 2. Don't be desperate! Don't say "I'll do anything" tell them what you WANT to do for them. 3. Don't JUST answer the question, tell the story. Don't say what you did, say how you did it. 4. Don't say "I don't know how to do that" or "I've never seen that before" rather, say "let me think about that a moment" then connect to something similar. Don't be afraid to circle back to something... once or twice at most. 5. Don't ask them what their company does. You should know the company prior to the interview. Research them in advance. You can, however, ask for details about particular aspects of the company that interests you.

@samsonatanda8202 8 месяцев назад

Good summary. Thank you

@marinasoloveva458 8 месяцев назад

May God bless your soul

@ghostfacekicker 8 месяцев назад

Thanks, is it me or do you have to watch RU-vid on 2x. 😂

@cac8793 7 месяцев назад

Thank you, great summary

@thomaskositzki9424 7 месяцев назад

In short: don't you dare to be anywhere close to honest. Greetings from Germany

@dawnofinsanity3102 11 месяцев назад

I appreciate that this video doesn't only tell you what not to say, but also tells you what to say instead.

@thelmarodriguez259 Год назад

When Don Georgevich says he will reply to your email, it is true. After sending him an email, he took the time from his busy schedule to coach me through my job searching process, and as a result of his advice, I am on my way to landing a high-level position within a reputable organization. Thank you, Don, you are a great coach and mentor.

@yupimawesome 11 месяцев назад

How much did he charge

@cdavidlake2 9 месяцев назад

He does indeed seem like a great guy.

@blue_willow48 3 года назад

Sometimes a person can be nervous at a job interview and not do well in the interview but be a very excellent worker

@luisarodriguez8832 3 года назад

That’s me

@gamerdude9704 2 года назад

Same with me

@TROY_MK6 2 года назад

That’s me

@tess5747 2 года назад

And me. Years ago I got so fed up with interviews I decided to work for agencies, got temp positions and they often turned into permanent jobs and no interview needed. Although I’m an introvert there have been some interviews I have done exceptionally well in and offered the job but then I’d freak out because I knew I was just ‘acting’ and the real me just wants a job where I’m in a room by myself and I only speak to people when I choose to but I’ve given the impression I’ve got a sparkling personality and go-getting attitude 😬

@madballz28 2 года назад

My case

@mirela1084 3 года назад

Interviewer: ' What's your biggest weakness?' Candidate:' Honesty. Interviewer:' ? I don't think honesty is a weakness '. Candidate: 'I don't give a sh*t what you think. '

@infinitetoolz6046 3 года назад

My weakness is that i have high standard and not most people is on that level that brings to a conflict but i always smooth things out. Your welcome

@Cweasy101 3 года назад

😂

@dianemacqueen5419 3 года назад

This made me lol 😂

@cindyyeevan7160 3 года назад

I love your answer. I want to say that in an interview but I won't get the job.

@marieljadem.9694 3 года назад

🤣🤣🤣

@vanessawalker2656 Год назад

In other words lie.

@Nkaeey Месяц назад

Basically

@FathomFrequency Месяц назад

@Nkaeey not entirely, ask your self - was it the people - or the circumstances?

@theasiannugget636 Месяц назад

That’s not what he’s saying. If you work at McDonalds and people are looking for someone with a manufacturing background you can say you operate pieces of equipment that make highly specialized food that our customers love. And you operate a microwave lol. It’s all on how you sell it.

@kristinebarbaree2697 Год назад

I recently had a job interview where I was repeated goaded into why I wanted to leave my current job , I tried to keep it positive but finally revealed that there was some “sketchy “ things going on that I did not want to lose my CPA license over . I have a hard time not being brutally honest and always have .

@anaruiz6036 Год назад

I had a similar experience, I’ve learn to say the management were doing u ethical practices and I didn’t feel comfortable working under their guidance anymore even if I greatly enjoyed my job … seems to work

@karmatologist Год назад

Same experience here. I tried keeping it as positive as possible and they wanted to drag it out of me. Interviews are nothing more than just a one big bullshit segment. Honest people don’t stand a chance.

@jondaniels3774 9 месяцев назад

@@anaruiz6036if you’re applying to a company which operates with the same values as you. If not, you’re not getting hired. I get that it might be better to not work for such a company but this is about avoiding saying things that will disqualify you from getting a job. Saying what you’re suggesting is risky.

@ananthapadmanabhanss4553 3 года назад

5 things never say in Interviews: 1. Don't complain about previous company - Say everything was fine, but I just want to start a new journey. 2. Don't say I will do anything if you're desperate to find a job 3. Don't say I am quick learner, team player - Say that with examples in how to exhibited those traits 4. Don't just say I don't know about it totally - Just connect some dots to that question with some of what you know. 5. Don't ask them what your company is doing - It shows your lack of preparation of job. Instead, ask about CSR Activities if they do.

@lordbarontrivantes 3 года назад

TLDR;Pin this

@piergiorgiobenenati3698 3 года назад

Thanks

@Ekaterinamail 3 года назад

What also can I ask about company?

@putridfetidini5468 3 года назад

GREAT comment. Point on #1, this is the one I personally have the hardest time with- During a period of job-seeking, it is easy to succumb to fear and stress, and hard to maintain a positive outlook. I find this one item in your list is probably the best advice. It shows the interviewer that, no matter what hell you may have experienced in your last employment, you are resilient and can put a positive face on things. 🙂 Thanks.

@sam.44400 2 года назад

Saved me a lot of time cause I have an interview soon. Thank you.

@TimpBizkit 2 года назад

Q: What's your biggest weakness? A: Job interviews

@julienichole._ 2 года назад

Ok because literally

@GetGoodGerry Год назад

and you can add : but i've improved a lot by watching helpful videos plus books -- and as a result you'll hire me! :)

@davecrupel2817 Год назад

That is 100% the truth. :(

@samanthasillivan Год назад

I said that at my last interview. X.X declined application. T.T I chocked.

@lashlarue59 Год назад

I said that once in a job interview and the interviewer just laughed. I got the job.

@gazemberwaszlavik3129 3 месяца назад

I love how your advice is so simple, powerful, and applies to pretty much ALL jobs out there, from chef, to it guy, to stock trader. You manage to show and explain the hiring process from the company's perspective in 10 minutes. Insane. The best 10 minutes I spent today was watching this video.

@rnic2752 Год назад

This is one of the most on point interview clips I have seen to date. Thank you for being so genuine and giving me so much to think about.

@randydee024 3 года назад

"Where do you see yourself in three years." " Celebrating the third anniversary of you asking me that question!"

@abigailap6719 3 года назад

😂

@ndombologique 3 года назад

Hahahaaaaaa

@infinitetoolz6046 3 года назад

I see my self improved in this position and greater responsibility,. Your welcome

@DonkyPuncharely 3 года назад

Conky!

@slumberpass 3 года назад

Mitch Hedberg!!

@haemusic1 3 года назад

0:22 #1 Don't talk bad about the previous company. 2:27 #2 Don't say, "I'll do anything," 4:13 #3 Do talk about what you are (fast starter, etc) tell them what you have done, not what you will do. 5:38 #4 Don't say you don't know how to do something. 7:44 #5 Don't ask, "What do you do here?"

@Ephrem58 Год назад

Thanks for saving my time. That’s all what I wanted to know, I still like subscribed to the channel.

@mrsam0496 Год назад

1 year ago, You saved a generation. Your name will live for ages

@charternicholson9933 Год назад

I applied at McDonald's for the fun of it and started my interview off with "So what do yall do here"? lol

@Marzimus Год назад

You just saved me ten minutes. ☝️

@kilambivinaykumar1065 Год назад

Thanks

@James-bv4nu 5 месяцев назад

I recall a shortest interview I had when I was young. A fortune 500 company director called me, said he needed a software consultant. Went for the in person interview. First question was, Do you know so and so. Yes, he's a cheat, a liar, and a drunk. Why do you ask? He said, he's in charge of this project and he recommended you. He's also my brother in law. Thanks for coming by.

@antonyhamilton6429 Год назад

The number 4 one I take issue with. I understand from an employer's point of view that they don't want to hear that someone "doesn't know", but frankly if I were to lie, or to dance around the question and end up rambling, it would inevitably come back to bite me. I am always 100% honest in life, and therefore in interviews... Maybe that's why I'm struggling to get a job 😂😭

@DonGeorgevich Год назад

not suggesting you lie, just try to come close to their needs on another level

@suzanx Год назад

I agree with the presenter. You don’t want to say I don’t know and leave it at that. You can still say I’m not familiar with that but I have done this and this that is similar to what the interviewer is asking. And then assure the interviewer that you’re capable of learning and k doing the task. This isn’t lying, this is showing that you understand what the company expects and that you’re prepared to learn more about it.

@izamalcadosa2951 11 месяцев назад

You should say "I don't know!" because you will not know everything pertaining to a job! Don has great advice but this one, #4, in IT, in my field, you have to just say you don't know and that's fine with the hiring personnel! IT is an every day evolving field and not knowing is super normal!

@MSHembree 3 года назад

It's like a first date - don't act Needy, don't harp about your ex, etc.

@DonGeorgevich 3 года назад

Right

@novadhd 3 года назад

yea i think it is good to act like you really dont need the job and you interviewing them.

@eugeneaxe 2 года назад

And most importantly, don't get too drunk.

@warrengomez67 2 года назад

🤣

@MLinktheprophet 2 года назад

@@novadhd I never get interviewed, I always interview them!

@chupika6464 2 года назад

Love how you have to manipulate and twist words and truths to make yourself presentable enough to hire. Cuz people don't actually want honest hardworking folk, just people they can manipulate. Absolutely love it here.

@ArtByAusup 2 года назад

Any boss you'd actually WANT to work for will appreciate honesty and transparency - this is advice for becoming a corporate shill and hating your life, not landing a decent job that might actually make you happy.

@michaelgreen8544 2 года назад

Absolutely - You have hit the nail right on the head. A lackey is what companies are looking for. Maximum hours for minimum wages and will to take any nonsense the company puts out.

@davidhunt4234 2 года назад

How true

@WaltDittrich 2 года назад

I'm really confused about these comments... For many people, that IS the goal: becoming a corporate shill. Go work for the right company, with the right culture. There are plenty of them out there. Gosh, I'm so disappointed by these comments. Find the job you love to do with the company that treats you right. Getting through the interview is one of the first, most important steps, though.

@chupika6464 2 года назад

@@WaltDittrich I think we just have different ideas. It's not that I'm against being a worker, or even being loyal to a company/business. I don't find "corporate shill" to be an honorable title, nor do I aspire to be one personally. I intend to be self-employed in the future.

@annweaver2971 Год назад

Omg I appreciate how frank and straight forward you are in providing this information. I had an interview last month and did not get the job. In retrospect it was what you described not discussing what actions I took to get the results. I appreciate you…😊

@mamabear71234 Год назад

never talk about your personal life. you will be instantly judged. managers will asked the simplest questions to try to dig into your private life. always be extremely vague. steer away from their nosy questions. people are nasty and look for things they can use against others.

@newaccount3743 5 лет назад

If they ask you if you smoke DON'T REPLY WITH "smoke what?"

@michaelgriggs7839 5 лет назад

😭underrated comment

@GamerGrl90 5 лет назад

*reply

@lessons-lecciones3723 5 лет назад

LOL

@jennyjones6758 5 лет назад

Lol!

@DowntownSound1 5 лет назад

🤣

@DH-lm6kh 3 года назад

It's hilarious to me that honesty is bad in a job interview...admitting you don't know something shouldn't be a bad thing. Isn't that what training is for?

@EspadasYCopas 3 года назад

Well,in my country employers offer shtty jobs and ask x years of experience.

@DH-lm6kh 3 года назад

@@EspadasYCopas that's every country...

@brianlaudrupchannel 3 года назад

I cut the BS in interviews now and they found it refreshing and hired me

@eugeneaxe 2 года назад

I always try to be as honest as possible. My philosophy is if they don't like it they're not a good match for me anyway.

@jameshowey8708 2 года назад

Or admitting the job environment was toxic at your old job? I feel like showing you're honest would be best but I'm not an "expert"

@cal5189 Год назад

Great information, this was very helpful. I've tried several of these and they absolutely work. It's not lying unless that's what you choose to do. If you think so lowly of yourself and your skillset, background, and experience to lie in an interview then keep on moving the way that you have. But don't ever wonder why you can't get too far in life.

@alexeveryman5080 11 месяцев назад

I once got a job by admitting I did not have certain very technical competency and would probably need months to aquire it. Later I learned no candidates had but I was only one that was honest about it. Boss was honest guy and appreciated it, liked working for him.

@reneeclaffey6853 3 года назад

I sent a thank you letter to the interviewer. She called me a week afterward saying that I might not be the most qualified for the position but she appreciated my manners and respect. That is why she hired me. She remembered me saying I didn’t have a lot of experience in the particular job but I had been in the field for a very long time and If given the opportunity I wouldn’t let her down.

@Chris-tg3qy 3 года назад

I have a different experience with thank you notes. When I sent them out, I could tell immediately that I didn’t get the job by their response and I almost felt like I put them on the spot. When I was on the receiving end of a thank you note from someone I knew we would not hire, it was a bit awkward and now I felt compelled to respond. I knew my response would not make them feel good. I can also tell you that a thank you note in my profession will not get someone the job or give someone an edge. If I was going to hire them anyway, then it was a nice touch, but it didn’t make a difference in the hiring decision. It also did not impact whether or not I got the job. I did not send a thank you note when I applied for my current position. I think at one time many years ago it was a unique gesture and might have given someone an edge, but I think they are unnecessary and don’t really make an impact today. I would be curious about what others think.

@inthedark7059 3 года назад

@@Chris-tg3qy you are so correct. I always send thank you if I have their information but I don’t expect anything to come of it except to check all my boxes. I also realize that no response to a thank you email within 24 hrs of receiving it is a sign that they moved on. Even a “thanks for coming in, we’ll be in-touch” is pleasant to receive. My recent interviews did not do the best in presenting the position and digging into my experience. I was shocked that even with my resume I hand they have no idea about what I have done.

@putridfetidini5468 3 года назад

👏👏👏

@putridfetidini5468 3 года назад

@@inthedark7059 This was my experience with human resources departments and hiring managers in general - even with my résumé, I got the impression they didn't have a clue how to screen for the position(s), and were unsure how to evaluate the skills and experience detailed therein. I chalk it up to the disconnect that exists between different departments in the companies I was applying to. Sometimes that's a blessing in disguise.

@karenb2873 2 года назад

Stealing this....Thanks

@mikeklimczak9600 2 года назад

Interviewer: "Why did you apply to this job?" Interviewee: "Because I need to survive."

@mikoto7693 2 года назад

Finally, someone else who sees the absolute bullshit interviewees have to say when the simple truth is. “I need a job so that I can pay for basic things like food and shelter. Maybe even some hobbies so I can forget how much life sucks for anyone who isn’t a billionaire.”

@alexanderfretheim5720 2 года назад

Honestly, my response to that would be "you don't need a job, you need a serious reappraisal of your life, your perspective and what you're about. Get out of this office and go find yourself a church."

@TheRguru1 2 года назад

"Not good enough. Next"

@spreadwuvokay 2 года назад

@@alexanderfretheim5720 I don't see how any of that is supposed to help me buy food and shelter.

@alexanderfretheim5720 2 года назад

@@spreadwuvokay Not too hard to understand. The less you want, the less you need to get. You could even wander the woods as a holy man, a self-denying ascetic like the great Hindu tradition.

@petrap1657 Год назад

I chuckled at don't say you didn't like the boss - I've been a self-employed photographer for a few years and now I'm kinda sick of the hustle and want the stability of a steady, regular income. These tips are helpful to me as it's been many years since I last went through the job interview process. I'm almost tempted now to say "I didn't like the boss" - the boss being me. lol

@vrooms12 8 месяцев назад

One way I used to get people to talk passionately was asking about their favaourite hobby and the details they can give me about it. It is an eye opener!

@karenwallace5855 3 года назад

I think most interviewers decide to hire you or not based primarily on whether they like you initially. This may be a quick impression of your appearance, demeanor and personality.

@cool28990 3 года назад

I agree.

@papermachevolcano1480 3 года назад

No I think it depends where you’re working at. This is quite a shallow minded comment KAREN

@msturn1975 3 года назад

Unemployment among the ugly freaks has soared to 19%.

@eugeneaxe 2 года назад

Looks and personality can only get you so far. If you suck at the job you can still get fired quickly.

@hariman7727 2 года назад

My last interview lends credence to that, unless I am misjudging the interviewer.

@christopherzobel357 3 года назад

I decided to resign to my job to pursue anxiety full time.

@suhanazeleke868 3 года назад

Hahaha why did you describe my life

@marieljadem.9694 3 года назад

🙈🙈😭😭🤣

@Kittycvt9 3 года назад

I felt that

@ssikwickdtwistd9017 2 года назад

😪💯😂😂

@munkiking4511 2 года назад

That@s the spirit! I wish you great success in your venture!

@kwameb187 11 месяцев назад

One of the best interview coaches I have encountered so far on RU-vid. A lot of guys are just doing talking, but your contents are making practical and pushes one to think more..

@moishe43 Год назад

I got my second job teaching on the basis that I told the headteacher I hated the school I was in - I think it is fine to say you disliked working somewhere as long as you qualify it. I told them I didn't like working there as the regime was too rigid for the kids. I got hired on this basis primarily.

@thesheshed1775 2 года назад

I got hit with the greatest weakness question. I responded that sometimes I'm so focused on my work people feel as though I'm not very social. I don't stand around at the watercooler gossiping about pop culture. I keep my head down and get my work done. It immediately was used against me in a negative manner. I asked what was the major character in the candidate they were looking for, they told me someone who "talks to everyone". Lol It felt like such a setup.

@ryans413 2 года назад

As an introvert it’s hard cause you could be a good worker but if you don’t talk to everyone you are looked at as not a good communicator it’s stupid

@jleeeechy 2 года назад

So are you actually saying that job simply wasn't for you?

@jleeeechy 2 года назад

...I'm preparing for an interview, and I think this is the most awful question to be asked. It certainly isn't a 'think on your feet' type question, so many interviewers will ask it, you have to prepare your answer beforehand. I found your story helpful in clarifying my approach. Since my original response I realised you played a risky card, you said something which you really felt was a strength where they were asking for a weakness. What's your weekness - I work hard to get the job done... no way is that a weakness. The 'text book' answers usually involve a self-help solution where you come up with some trivial weakness but immediately follow it up with 'but I'm joining AA so you don't need to worry, I won't turn up sloshed every day' (maybe not perfect example ;-)

@thesheshed1775 2 года назад

@@jleeeechy the job was. The interviewer was not.

@Aerogrow 2 года назад

typically you want to spin on how you fix your known weakness and then tell a story about it. The easiest one now is struggling to maintain a healthy work life balance; since your home is now your work in many jobs. Then some honesty on how to make sure a healthy balance was done by setting up a designated office space, turning off phone at 6pm, yada yada, etc... End goal on being more productive overall with a model that fits into any given company culture.

@kentst8956 4 года назад

1) 00:20 I didn't like my company or my boss. 2) 02:25 I'll do anything. 3) 04:10 I'm a self starter or a quick learner. 4) 05:40 I don't know how to do something. 5) 07:45 What does your company do?

@danwheeler6696 4 года назад

Good reminders. Thank you for listing these for us.

@RyanR-lc8xo 4 года назад

Thanks, hopefully people scroll down first, I didn't see this comment until after I watched the video

@foyjamez 4 года назад

HEROIC!

@copperlight 4 года назад

Kent St I’m always looking for you good samaritans. 🎈

@shontechdev 4 года назад

Kent St We’re SO grateful for amazing posts like this 😭

@Yakitak 7 месяцев назад

This guy is straight up honest and clear. Thank you…

@troycharlie1852 3 месяца назад

Well done Don, telling people how it is without remembering a thousand things before an interview. Good tips, thanks.

@lastfirst8296 2 года назад

As someone who has never had a job and has zero confidence and low self-esteem, this just confirmed that im not fit enough to live in this world

@supremepianist Год назад

Ur good

@ririparee 3 года назад

Honestly speaking, when I started breaking away from the usual *interview tips* and started being more transparent, I started getting more offers. You have to find a better way to communicate it that’s really just it. I told my current employer that my old employer had a hostile environment and that’s why I was leaving. I even got like a 40% pay increase with this job

@DonGeorgevich 3 года назад

Exactly

@cuivre2004 2 года назад

I agree that if someone worked for a company I KNOW is a toxic workplace (reputations get known among other companys and competitors), and they come into my interview and say "they loved it there", I would be extremely worried they would bring that culture with them into my company. Either that or they are a Patsy who floats through life without any principles and convictions....or back bone. Granted, I am a Ph.D. and a strong sense of right and wrong and being firm in my convictions was drilled into me during my degree programs. If someone was shown to be a bendy willow-tree, they would often not pass their orals or comprehensive exam.

@shinylilfish 2 года назад

You can also say something like "the workplace wasn't a good fit for me"

@amberj3941 2 года назад

How do you rephrase the bosses did things that were borderline illegal? So when Covid hit you say a way out. Stayed home to watch the kids for a bit and are now looking for work again. It was the worst work environment. No teaching, left us in dangerous situations and then did stuff that I did not feel comfortable with at all.

@RockyTop85 2 года назад

@@DonGeorgevich youre agreeing, but your first point was to not speak negatively about your current/previous employer. I agree with this guy and just being transparent. It has always served me well.

@KiraC91 Год назад

Excellent video man honestly glad I found you , also to others who have been through hell with asshats trying to ruin your life because your life is better than theirs, don't let it discourage you from looking for a job, never give up and always remember through darkness the true light will always be revealed by true friends staying by your side. I know nobody cares but I'm thankful for a wonderful support system as well as true friends and a wonderful fiancé.

@DonGeorgevich Год назад

I'm glad you found me, too

@TheKrazyKajeevieShow 16 дней назад

Your videos are the best. No fluff, you get straight to the point. I have a group interview tomorrow and am nervous abiut it, so thank you for the tips.

@StefanTravis 5 лет назад

_"5 Things You Should Never Say In a Job Interview"_ 1) The truth 2) The facts 3) Reality 4) Honesty 5) The obvious

@unknowninfinium4353 5 лет назад

This is spot on.

@loveleah... 5 лет назад

OMG... boiled this video down perfectly! LOL 😄👍

@michaelredmond6861 5 лет назад

You are absolutely right! Most companies get things done by bullying it's employee's which is why they hated the jobs they were in, which is also why they are now looking for a new job now, while the future employer is probably going to do exactly the same thing, and doesn't want you being able to stand up for yourself; He or she will only hire you if they think that you'll take there sh1t. 🤔

@Galactis1 5 лет назад

All of those things I am, I am an honest person. I don't blow smoke up peoples ass. I don't lie. And thus, I'm 7 years without full time work.

@N0body247 5 лет назад

Exactly because they will fire you over anything anyway never give you 2 weeks before letting you go, work you hard and expect results even if the results are inferior , and want you to be a company man or woman. Your just a line on an expense report. And if you don’t believe me... you haven’t been let go from enough companies that went bankrupt like I have.

@thrashthrasherson3803 4 года назад

There's a saying I heard at work recently. "The world runs on bullshit!" Which has pretty much been confirmed with this video.

@stulora3172 4 года назад

I agree. And it is everyone's decision whether they want to participate and add to the pile of BS or not.

@chrismontreuil2206 4 года назад

They should recover all the gas from the shit smell and burn it for fuel.

@eurosonly 4 года назад

What ever corporate level employee finds out eventually. Then you just bs your way through it all and drink yourself to sleep every night.

@johnnyflorence219 4 года назад

Makes me miss George Carlin.

@emilytoomey2622 4 года назад

If you’re at work than why are you here...😂

@phondo2 Год назад

Totally agree! Thanks for posting this!

@mylesremington4979 5 месяцев назад

Don, you are the best resource for giving good advice for interviewing and resume structuring. I have given your links to many of the veterans I have helped to find work. Your principles are awesome! Thanks!

@Joshua-gt7pz 2 года назад

1. In almost every interview I've had, I've "complained" about my previous company. Yes manning the job you just left lets the interviewer know you're lying straight through your teeth. You didn't leave the job because life was perfect. The key is to do so tactfully, tell them exactly what convinced you to leave, or interview for their position over the job you have now. Maybe you weren't getting enough hours, "They didn't have enough work for me, so I'm looking for more." Maybe your boss was an absolute basketcase, "I didn't agree with management well enough to be productive in their environment." All negative things about your last job can be spun in a neutral/positive way. The key is to not be negative.

@kazbah1217 Год назад

Never bag them I would say. Spin it so it looks like you were too limited there.

@CrooKdLetterJ Год назад

Nah I've interviewed for jobs before while working in the same industry they asked why I wanted to leave I just straight up tell them the boss is an idiot and I can't work for someone like that

@maliroa6113 Год назад

Not everyone looking for a new career or job hates their current or previous job. I love mine, but want to leave the city and get a higher paying job. While I don't plan on mentioning the more money part at my next interview I won't be lying when I say I am moving to a smaller town I will actually enjoy living in and for that reason I have to leave my current position.

@AlanDike Год назад

@@maliroa6113 I've always phrased it something like "This job looked interested and challenging. If there is an opportunity to also improve benefits and pay, I'm going to give it a shot...maybe I find something I like better than where I'm at now". I've only had 2 interviews where I've not gotten an offer.. Sometimes it's less than I'm looking for, and we part ways with well wishes on finding their ideal candidate.. but I'm not that guy.

@DD-nd8or Год назад

yes, but if you say that there were not enough work for you, the might understand that they wanted to get rid of you or that you were not able to do many tasks. You know, they see the ghosts between the lines that we are not aware of.

@TheGhostchaser8 3 года назад

I was asked in an interview for a supervisor position at a place I already worked at, “What makes you qualified for this position?” I answered, “Truthfully, I might be the least qualified for this position. However, you will be more than happy with my performance.” They were impressed by my honesty. The interview lasted about 30 minutes. I walked out of that interview as a supervisor making $8 more per hour than I went in.

@rudyzuniga3316 2 года назад

How exciting 🙂🙂🙂🙂😀

@BrokenG-String Год назад

I'm trying to make sense of that phrase 😆

@gew12 8 месяцев назад

This is the best out of many on RU-vid I've seen. Thank you

@emilioah183 8 месяцев назад

Thank you by your advice! It Is gold in your hands!!!

@HellAtlantic 3 года назад

I think it’s ok to be authentic and say “I’m not familiar with that” or “that has never come up in my current role or past experience”. No one can know everything about everything. It may be a way to tie it to “what’s your weakness”. Ppl appreciate honesty (to a degree) and authenticity. Not “I am so desperate for a job that I’ll tell you anything you want to hear”.

@AR-dr1sb 3 года назад

Yea but they will think the job is not for you, the question they ask relate to the job at least that's probably what you should assume.

@jaujud 3 года назад

@@AR-dr1sb they won't, at least from my experience. It's better to tell the truth that you don't know something than trying to beat the bush while trying to hide the fact. Either way they will notice that you don't know something. However if you are honest about it at least they won't thing you are trying to lie your way in. I had a few technical interviews there I was asked "do you know what X is?" or "do you know how to do X?". If I had at least some understanding I would tell what I know, otherwise I would just say that I did not come across this topic yet.

@deejai1173 2 года назад

Exactly

@mistiinseattle 2 года назад

I once answered it "I would need to learn that part." (An aspect of the job I had never done - but was otherwise highly skilled for the job). I got the job. Simply turning the question around so you can answer in a more positive way - i.e. willingness to learn - sounds much better than "I don't know how to do that."

@c_rob1 2 года назад

Exactly. I just answered honestly two days ago about not knowing and still got the job offer today lol. Authenticity.

@r.d.9399 3 года назад

You know why companies have an extreme problem with high turnover rates. They want to hear future employees lies about why they left their last job.

@deejai1173 2 года назад

Thank you

@danielboone72 2 года назад

It sucked, that’s why!

@WaltDittrich 2 года назад

You're probably correct. If people told the truth about why they left their last job, then the company wouldn't hire them now.

@joanittabogere2941 7 месяцев назад

This was very helpful and I enjoyed how humble, direct and helpful you came across! Admirable ... thanks!!

@susiebell8496 Год назад

I cannot thank you enough for sharing your valuable wisdom with the world!! Precise and to the point tips and information. The world needs more kind souls like you that share valuable information. Schools do not teach these skills. Thank you so much!! ❤❤❤

@JessicaHicks 4 года назад

Yes! Avoid anything negative during the interview.

@DonGeorgevich 4 года назад

agreed, but some people really like to trash talk their past boss or company and for some reason think that will benefit them.

@JessicaHicks 4 года назад

Don Georgevich true! Sometimes I wonder if candidates try to play the sympathy card with showing how terrible their company is and why they will need to leave.

@JessicaHicks 3 года назад

@Itty Bitty Glad to hear that you haven't! Unfortunately some do and it doesn't end well.

@TheSnowballEarth 3 года назад

Q: "Why do you want to work here?" A: "I don't recall ever saying that I did."

@demven04 3 года назад

This is exactly my thoughts when they ask this stupid question

@eugeneaxe 2 года назад

If I was HR I'd hire you on the spot for that epic answer.

@chubi143 2 года назад

😅😅😅😅

@kizitohemanmwenelwata8159 2 года назад

A: because it is near my home so I can save fuel money and go back home at lunch time...hired!!!

@pflernak 2 года назад

@@kizitohemanmwenelwata8159 You might have just volunteered to be the guy that gets asked to hop by the workplace and do some small things.

@ryanweaver962 10 месяцев назад

This is a good video, I appreciated it. My job search is a bit different over the last few years, I have been working while also learning other industries and how they relate to work I have already done; no organization is perfect, and I have truly gained insights from everyone I have come in contact with at work and beyond.... I am very grateful and I also understand the value of humility as well as matching your skills and acumen with appropriate roles. The disconnect between volume of availability of roles and skills is not always easy to transcend. But, over time, the work helps.

@paulvideo05 3 месяца назад

There were things I didn't like about my prior leaders, but when I started highlighting their positives, it made me feel better to have the experiences I did with them. I started seeing the lessons learned and value we both brought to the relationship. This is so much more useful for everyone than focusing on the negatives.

@DinoDiniProductions 2 года назад

I am always as honest as possible in a job interview, because if I don't get the job due to my honesty, then I don't want to work there.

@MuradBeybalaev 4 года назад

A thing not to say in an interview: "I just watched an interview training video on RU-vid."

@DonGeorgevich 4 года назад

Good luck

@gabisamainchanel5895 3 года назад

Haha so funny 😂

@HARRMONIZE 3 года назад

Lmaoo

@lovelylipbonesouwwwwwwwolv2198 3 года назад

Thanks for the laugh

@marieljadem.9694 3 года назад

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@leonardgibney2997 Год назад

Yes, l think I've made all those interview mistakes. In the mass unemployment current situation you get interviewers who don't not even speak, but don't even look at you. It's TERRIFYING. I was once ushered into a waiting room immediately on my arrival with five or six people sitting around. I mistakenly thought they were job applicants like myself and sat for a minute smiling at them like Oliver Hardy with his tie waving. To my horror l suddenly realised "this is the interviewing committee!" It destroyed my self-confidence completely such that l just gave up.

@kielbasamage 11 месяцев назад

That sounds like a nightmare...

@joelatiga235 11 месяцев назад

Sir good day! Thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge. All the best.

@minnie5301 2 года назад

It was my very first job and I was extremely introvert. The interview was painful. Two of us were hired, the other candidate was extremely extrovert. We were told one of us would go to sales and one personnel. I was convinced I was heading to personnel but no! They put me in sales. Low and behold I thrived and grew and was promoted in six months. The hiring manager must have known something I didn't

@kanomee Год назад

very nice dude 👍

@MzChevious1 Год назад

Now THAT is dooope. I love it!

@kevinhill3565 Год назад

very cool...good for you

@rayofsunshan Год назад

Congratulations!

@thesnare100 Год назад

are personnel and human resources just two different names for the same department? I used to hear the former earlier in my life, just hear the latter now.

@HobbyOrganist Год назад

25 years ago I decided to look for a job in pipe organ building, since I owned one I decided to take classes in woodworking to build a facade for it, I did that after visiting a builder and asking questions about the best avenue to go- woodworking or metal working, he said woodworking is 90% of it, so I took woodworking classes non credit at a local college. When I had my project about half done, enough to take pics and show my work, I posted photos on a pipe organ mailing list (that was the pre facebook etc era) and said I was looking for a position. Two companies asked for a resume, so I sent both a nicely put together pocket folder with the resume, and several photos attached to it inside neatly. Both asked me to come for an interview, both were a good 1200 miles away, so I got on a cheap flight, the first one paid for a motel room for me, interviewed with them the next morning, and they took me to lunch, but I didn't get good vibes, the bosses etc all worse suits and ties and everyone else dressed like warehouse workers, I felt a distinct "class" difference and I didn't feel the interview went well at all. At break time a bell sounded and everyone stopped working, and exactly 10 minutes later it sounded again, and everyone went back to work, I got a "we'll let you know". I rented a car and drove the about 4 hour drive to the 2nd place, this one was very different, I arrived in the late evening and stayed in a guest bedroom at the owner's house instead of a hotel, next moring was all the touring, interview, lunch and being driven around the vicinity to see the town and nearby. So near the end of the day the owner and foreman and I sat in the owner's office and he said; "So, when will you let us know if you want the job?" I moved out 2 weeks later, they even covered my actual moving expense, and Ive been there 25 years now.

@BlinkinFirefly 3 месяца назад

Amazing! These are the employers with hearts of gold. The ones who truly value their employee's talents and the wonderful contribution they make to their "team". Not hierarchy.

@lisasbautista9490 2 месяца назад

Thanks a lot! I am now in the process of job interviews.

@phoffen3829 Год назад

The world is a cruel place, and some of us spent our whole lives never passing interviews. Social skills are incredibly important, and bypassed people like me, unfortunately. I never learned. It ends up being who you meet and who you know... sadly.

@KardboardKenny Год назад

"Social skills are incredibly important, and bypassed people like me". this is so right on, especially if you're an only child, like me.

@Wrighjj 3 года назад

My favorite job interview: Hiring manager was required to give me a telephone interview before they could make an offer . The manager gave me the following two questions -- How soon can you start? Can you start any sooner then that?

@annamarie2024 3 года назад

That's the best. Getting hired on the spot...

@Wrighjj 3 года назад

@@annamarie2024 Out of a candidate pool of one, I was exactly what they needed in an emergency.

@Thunderroad8517 3 года назад

@@Wrighjj any warm body will do!

@OkurkaBinLadin 3 года назад

@@Thunderroad8517 No, this is the kind of "interview" you will get, when you have the credetentials. Plumbers/electricians are not hired according to the latest fashion. Thank God.

@adammada6622 4 года назад

I always use the 80/20 rule in interviews: 80% truth and 20% lies. It worked.

@DonGeorgevich 4 года назад

gotta love 80/20

@junexiang2159 4 года назад

Adam Mada hahaha 😂 smart you

@wonderwoman1700 Год назад

I was looking for a video that would inspire me and this one has. I’m just going to binge watch your videos now for my interview on Monday!

@marinfamily2010 Год назад

Interviewer: “Any last questions before we finish?” Candidate: “Yeah, when is my first day of vacation?”

@mattm7798 Год назад

Haha, I'm sure more than 0 have actually said that. If you have a unique skill set that is in high demand and have legit multiple potential offers, I could see that but that's usually best saved for the second interview or before signing the offer letter.

@armbarfan 5 лет назад

Lmao " you have to hold tight to your values" Now just say these 5 lies 👌

@see5840 5 лет назад

😂 So funny!

@oldgit4260 5 лет назад

Exactly, cognitive dissonance in full effect

@therealdeal7468 5 лет назад

That's funny as hell. But notice he never said to lie. He said to pivot to something you actually know.

@vesna2999 2 года назад

One time I actually absolutely honestly said that I love what I do but I quit my previous job exclusively because of the employee that had bullied me at work non-stop and the management hadn't done anything about it. As you understand I didn't get that job. But I was hired by another company where I have been working for over 5 years by now and the management loves me and I love my job and I am trying to do my best. It's sad though that honesty isn't appreciated so basically the interview shows your acting, ability to show off, ability to hide unpleasantly looking details and even lie trying to look better than you really are instead of admitting unpleasant things had actually happened to this person and he could do nothing but leave. It's very sad to see this approach in 2021.

@Taytimethursday Год назад

I absolutely can relate 😢

@riversage3873 Год назад

I agree

@darylligon2701 Год назад

Exactly. The problem isn’t the candidates. I think candidates should be allowed to be honest. Sure candidates shouldn’t go on and on about some situations, then it turns into a Dr. Phil show instead of an interview, but they should be allowed to be honest without the recruiter and hiring manager automatically assuming the candidate will cause trouble or “claim” to be the victim. Simply, they shouldn’t assume the worst and focus on the strengths of each candidate. The goal should be to find the best candidates for various positions, not try to disqualify each one. The candidate should be praised for being honest, not awarded the job based on acting ability. If that’s the case the purpose of the interview should be questioned and then adjusted. I think the interview is an outdated way to screen candidates, but that’s another topic.

@arodvaz1955 Год назад

You can always spin that experience into how it made you do good things. It's up to the interviewer to choose which part of the story they find more interesting! You don't want a boss who doesn't really like to see reality and how humans transform bad experiences.

@andrewtee Год назад

Sometimes, your honesty will get you away from a toxic environment. Why they don't hire you if you were a victim of an office bullying or sexual harrassment? Chances are they can't solve what's going on in their workplace too... hence they let you go to protect you. I once got to ask by my contractor how to get into the company I am working for. I honestly like him, I said... don't ever come in, they are sweatshop.

@ideearchie7435 16 дней назад

These were great questions and answers. Thank you so much.

@devendragupta3158 Месяц назад

great points, crisp and to the point. congratulations.

@kevink9365 4 года назад

Never ceases to amaze me the parallels between dating and job interviewing.

@DonGeorgevich 4 года назад

i've been comparing the two for over a decade and they are so similar.

@chrismontreuil2206 4 года назад

I hate both.

@cakesinthecity 4 года назад

The Metalhead 😂👍

@chrismontreuil2206 4 года назад

The company I worked for last year just asked me back. Thank goodness.

@onion_____ 4 года назад

@The Metalhead damn I suck at dating so maybe that's why I suck at interviewing also

@BourneAccident 5 лет назад

#6 - Don't tell them you watched this video.

@Vinddraken 5 лет назад

#7 - Don't tell them you read your comment.

@0d138 5 лет назад

@@Vinddraken #8 - Don't tell them you replied to that comment.

@Microphunktv-jb3kj 5 лет назад

#9 - Don't go to job interviews , create your own job :)

@leonardmilcin7798 5 лет назад

There is nothing shameful about trying to figure out how to solve your problems. Everybody has them. It is how you are dealing with them that is important. Certainly, trying to solve an embarrassing problem (like making a mistake during interview, consistently) shows you are mature enough to try to spot and solve some other problems. The worst type of employee is one that thinks he/she is better than everybody else, doesn't have to improve and assumes it is everybody else's responsibility to learn to cope with him/her.

@LoveAlwaysAlwaysLove 5 лет назад

Funny

@AlfredoArnedoTorres 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for your pieces of advice. You are the best. 🎉🎉🎉

@alinbodea3480 Год назад

Hi. Thank you very much for all the videous and ebook that you released, you helped me alot. I finally managed to get a job after a long pause. Have a nice day.

@therealsongstress 4 года назад

I freeze up in interviews and can’t complete a sentence my brain freezes

@DonGeorgevich 4 года назад

Keep practicing And go on as many interviews as you

@miles2075 3 года назад

^^^ real words of wisdom. 🤔

@SimonCrowne 3 года назад

We shall put you facing our customers and their tough questions

@tomhaskett5161 3 года назад

Find a CV company or govt agency that can provide advice and dummy interviews so you can practise.

@pc4764 3 года назад

In addition to keep practicing, consider hypnosis. In my early work life, I needed to be able to type 45 wpm. I failed a number of times. I tried hypnosis to see if that would work. After a few sessions, my typing speed went up to 150 wpm. I've known others that have used it to overcome blocks like yours. Good luck!

@strongerthansteel7545 4 года назад

After years out of the auto parts business, I applied for a Commercial Sales Manager position. Twelve days later they responded with a phone call that I missed. Clearing voicemails a week after that I found they had responded. I called back that morning. Two days later I am in for an interview. As we were sitting down, myself and my interviewers, they said it would take 20 - 25 minutes to go through it. An hour and a half later I walked out of there! Hired today, three days later!

@DonGeorgevich 3 года назад

That’s amazing. Best of luck to you

@billieeilish4735 3 года назад

Congratulations!

@realityhurts8697 3 года назад

Seems familiar, I received a phone call from the head my current employers HR dept. Immediately told him to call me back after work as, it would be unprofessional for me to discuss a potential position on my employers time. When he called me back I was offered the position within 3 minutes.

@martinrh76 2 года назад

Congrats.

@FarzanaHaq1 Год назад

Thank you for the presentation and interview tips. Really concise and helpful. 🤗

@tommyigoe3952 9 месяцев назад

Thanks again Mr. Georgevich. I can't believe that I am still interviewing at my age. I am going for a Government job. I have your extremely helpful guide in my library I just wanted a refresher. Longtime subscriber.

@judgerivers7631 3 года назад

Me: i need a job asap.. Interviewer: can you start Monday Me: ok you need to calm down..😂

@multicolour5879 3 года назад

You don't have to be good at anything but bragging about yourself. I have seen people who can't / won't / don't do any work but are fantastic about talking and writing about it. When they get hired, then nothing. It serves the companies right for going by who can big them selves up and who knows how to write about themselves.

@shriyanshibadoni1983 6 месяцев назад

I have an interview at my dream org tomorrow and you videos are so incredibly helpful and reassuring. I want to come across as confident, valuable and friendly- not desperate, even though this really is my dream organisation. Thank you for your content, Don. You're incredible.

@easterrebecca9794 6 месяцев назад

Me too

@daveclarke2761 11 месяцев назад

Thanks Don. I have been in a foreign country for almost a year now, and unemployed for the most part of it. It does get a bit soul destroying, so thanks for this video, and link to the pdf book. Will read that, and then read it again. I have pretty much "shotgunned" my CV out to as many jobsearch websites as possible, and while it is difficult to not get depressed, try to stay positive and thankful that I moved to a country that does have a support system for the unemployed. But I'd prefer to earn my way. Thanks.

@AlexeyRome 5 лет назад

I think a big one that you missed that i learned the hard way is to never mentioned any entrepreneurial activities or side hustles. Companies want you 100% committed to their work and their work only. Any additional things you do isn't considered a positive, but instead a reason you might leave quickly.

@picklerix6162 5 лет назад

My boss fired me because I asked for a day off so I could register for night classes at the local college. In those days, you had to register for night classes during the day and there was no Internet so you could not register online.

@yangfanghao 5 лет назад

@@picklerix6162 You deserve a better job! Fuck your boss!

@jenoyestewart1516 5 лет назад

I have made this mistake.

@Menstral 5 лет назад

Correct, if you have options then you are not vulnerable. Companies want you vulnerable.

@chengyangooi4694 5 лет назад

PickleRix you should happy your boss fired you. As he is a damn fucking stupid boss.

@DragonflyArtz1 5 лет назад

I agree with a z. I have worked in Management for 35 years. I'd rather hire someone who is honest about their bad experience in a previous job, than hear some BS they tell me thinking it's what I want to hear. I look for strength of character and integrity over loyalty. I do not want a group of fearful pleaser's kissing my butt. I want a strong team who will challenge me if need be. And to be honest, as soon as I detect that someone is "just telling me what they think I want to hear", it's over. NEXT!

@granand 5 лет назад

Happy to work for you ..I too hired managers who challenged me but either I convince them technically or they convince me..but once agreed..they need to comply

@DragonflyArtz1 5 лет назад

@@granand One more thing, and then I'll get off my soap box! LOL If you go for a job interview and you tell the truth about a bad experience in your previous job, and they don't hire you. Trust me, you did not want to work for them anyway! They are staffed with a bunch of back stabbing, two faced weasels! None will take the blame. All point to the others. Because they lied their way in. Hold your integrity people. There is still room for it . I know things have really gone to crap.. But you will find a job where truth where truth is a good quality, and you will be respected for it.

@Sophist990 5 лет назад

God any positions open ATM in the Mass area. I Like the Cut of your Jib. It escapes me how companies don't see that hiring a bunch of kiss asses does nothing good for the org in the long run.

@fuckjewtube69 5 лет назад

35 years experience in "management" and you don't know there's always 3 sides to a story? Your side , their side, and the truth. You don't EVER talk bad about a previous employer because the interviewer can't know the full story. That's a huge red flag. Fucking RU-vid managers lmao. You keep it professional and when you get to know your new boss and he gets to know how you are, then you can tell him.

@I_Don_t_want_a_handle 5 лет назад

@Ursula Mae : Indeed and you do not want to work for them.

@turdnugget3415 5 месяцев назад

Thank you Don for your time abd efforts to make these videos for us. I know it helps me out a lot!

@allegracb Год назад

Don’s not telling you to be dishonest. He teaching you how to be mature. It’s mature to leave your grievances out of the conversation. And if you are leaving somewhere horrible, then the goal is to go somewhere better so that you don’t have to lie in the future.

@DonGeorgevich Год назад

thank you .

@UltimateIrishRebel Год назад

"No you liked everything about them and you liked working for your boss" That is dishonesty pure and simple. And I'm not saying it's bad advice, but it is literally dishonesty.

@allegracb Год назад

@@UltimateIrishRebel I’m Christian Catholic and I also have a corporate job. I am sincerely trying to help. Yes, it’s dishonest but if you can’t handle it then you will work for someone who either doesn’t ask why you want to leave (chance), who is toxic or consider a religious vocation. Holding and sharing your bitterness is toxic - even among honest people. Most jobs will ask why you are leaving and they don’t want to hear emotional baggage. It will be frowned upon but you have to do what is best for you even if that means being honest and not getting the job. If you are hired after using the interview as a counseling session, chances are you’re going somewhere lousy - that is, they are so desperate that they’ll take anyone or they are toxic. A counselor will tell you only emotionally unhealthy people share bitterness upon first meeting someone. A counselor will say you should hold back on what you share initially, so if you do share bitterness initially, and it’s accepted, the new manager may be toxic. Otherwise, and I mean this sincerely, you should consider a religious vocation where honesty is valued over all things. Hope this helps.

@allegracb Год назад

@@UltimateIrishRebel Interview: New Boss: Good morning Ultimate. How are you? UltimateirishRebel: My last boss was a ****. But I’m trying to have a good day in spite of that. New Boss: 🥴🫤🫠 Ok… Glad to hear that. 💁‍♀️

@marting.9613 Месяц назад

It's not being mature, it's lying. I personally prefer to be myself and answer the questions honestly rather than lying. If I don't get the job because I was honest, then I don't want to work there anyway.