WORST INTERVIEW MISTAKES WOMEN MAKE

 

A misstep that many women make is being too chatty during the interview. Women often wait for the interviewer to cut them off, uncertain of how much information is necessary. According to Dr. Dory Hollander, career coach and founder of WiseWorkplaces, women frequently talk too long when answering interview questions. She suggests that applicants keep answers to less than one minute and let the interviewer speak 60% of the time. Candidates should also watch the interviewer’s body language for signs that they’re engaged, such as maintaining eye contact or leaning slightly forward. If the interviewer’s eyes start to glaze or they begin tapping a foot or pen, you’ve lost them.

But the wrong kind of silence can also damage an interview. Many women are reluctant to tout their accomplishments, fearing they’ll appear arrogant or overly ambitious. “Women have a tendency to wait to be discovered,” says Lifedesigns’ Blanke. She suggests that the applicant boldly and clearly state their achievements and talents.

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