3 NG Behaviors People Unconsciously Do That Cause Them to Fail Interviews
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"My interviews aren't going well..."
"I'm answering properly, but for some reason, I keep failing..."
Are you struggling with worries like these?
Actually, there are "NG behaviors that people unconsciously do"
that cause them to fail interviews. If you continue doing these without knowing, no matter how much skill or experience you have, your evaluation will drop.
Today, I will introduce "3 common traits of people who fail"
from the perspective of an interviewer. If even one of these applies to you, let's fix it immediately starting from your next interview!
1. Having a "passive attitude"
NG Pattern
Waiting until the interviewer asks a question
A passive attitude of "please teach me"
Appealing by saying "I can do anything" or "Any job is fine"
People of this type are often thought of as
"lacking motivation," "not having their own opinions," or "this company isn't a school."
What interviewers are looking for is
a person who can act proactively.
Improvement Strategy
Make a strong appeal during your initial self-introduction!
Actively communicate, "I am good at X, and I can contribute to this kind of work!"
Prepare reverse questions to show your "motivation to work!"
Example (Passive person)
I don't have a specific department in mind. Anywhere is fine.
Example (Proactive person)
Since I have experience in XX, I would like to contribute in the field of YY!
Even if it is an industry you are new to,
it is important to show a "willingness to learn" and a "proactive attitude"!
2. Giving "off-target answers"
NG Pattern
Not understanding the intent of the question and just keep talking
Talking endlessly about things that weren't asked
In the end, it's unclear "what you want to say"
This tends to give the interviewer the impression that
you are someone who is "not on the same page."
Improvement measures
Understand the intent of the question thoroughly!
Answer in the order of Conclusion -> Reason -> Specific Example!
It is also okay to confirm by asking, "Is this the right answer?"
Example (Off-target answer)
Interviewer: "Please tell me your strengths." -> "At my previous job, I did XX work, and during that time I had various experiences... (rambling)"
Example (Precise answer)
"My strength is XX. Specifically, I have experience in YY and achieved ZZ results!"
What the interviewer wants to know is "how you can contribute."
Don't talk unnecessarily long, the key is to communicate concisely and clearly!
3. Speaking in a way that "doesn't convey enthusiasm"
NG Pattern
Speaking in a low voice or without inflection
Using too many filler words like "um" or "uh"
Not making eye contact or not smiling
Even if you have the skills and experience,
if your enthusiasm doesn't come across, they will wonder, "Do you really want this job?"
Improvement Strategies
Be conscious of communicating with the other person!
Make solid eye contact with the interviewer!
Speak slowly and clearly! (Recording yourself to practice is highly recommended)
Example (NG way of speaking)
"Um... in my previous job... well... I was doing XX..."
Example (Good impression way of speaking)
"In my previous job, I gained experience in XX and learned YY. By leveraging this experience, I would like to take on the challenge of ZZ!"
Your "way of speaking" can significantly change the interviewer's impression!
Speak with confidence and poise!
Summary: Common traits of people who fail interviews & improvement strategies!
NG Behavior 1: Having a "passive attitude"
→ Take initiative to promote yourself and convey your strengths!
NG Behavior 2: Giving "off-target answers"
Understand the intent of the question and start with the conclusion!
NG Behavior 3: Speaking in a way that "doesn't convey enthusiasm"
Speak clearly and with confidence!
Just by being conscious of these, your impression in an interview will improve dramatically!
In your next interview, try practicing "a way of speaking that resonates with the company"!
If you found this article helpful, likes and comments are very welcome!
Please feel free to comment with your "interview failure stories" as well!
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