Interviewing: What NOT to Say

September 29, 2009

There is a lot of information online about potential interview questions, but not as much about “no no” topics and comments. Given that, we thought it would be helpful to have a “What NOT to talk about in an interview” list.

Below are some examples of topics to refrain from discussing. To some, they may be common sense, to some a surprise. To all, take note.

You were fired from your last job for violating the NDA, but who cares, NDAs don’t matter
How much you enjoy drinking on the job
You are planning on moving out of the country in the near future
You’ll sue anyone if they make you angry
You really need a job, any job
You beg for the job
You ask if you can wear pajamas to work
You got in a fistfight with a co-worker who disagreed with you
You discuss your previous boss’s personal problems
You discuss your religion and ask the interviewer to come to your church
You don’t have references because you never got along with anyone at any job