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by Fred Ongera
January 5, 2025
Reading Time: 6 mins read
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It is that time of the year when every person is reviewing what they have accomplished so far, and what is still in store for them to accomplish before the year ends. Others are looking forward to attending an interview in the forthcoming year to shift into greener pastures on acquire their new jobs. 

At the same time, most individuals are immersed in thoughts on what they expect in 2025. Be it a new job, an advancement in their career or even a specific project they would want to undertake. While others are reflecting on varied workplace changes that they might expect in the months ahead.

As such, this article will lean on one crucial trajectory that many people are likely to participate in and that is job interviews.

Moreover, an interview invitation indicates that your application caught the attention of the Human Resource managers. Now, it’s your chance to impress during the interview and secure the job. A checklist can help you avoid critical mistakes and score your best in the coming year.

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Jobseekers Lining Up For Interviews. Photo/Nation.africa

Mistakes to Avoid in a Job Interview

  1. Arriving late

The very first mistake to watch out for and avoid is arriving late for an interview. This is because the mistake appeals to your ability to manage time probably and effectively. Consequently, it will portray to your interviewee that you will not be able to keep up with the organization’s schedule. To avoid this, make sure you set aside enough time for your journey.

  1. Casual greetings

Another unforgivable mistake likely to be committed by many individuals is the impolite greeting without eye contact. Despite the excitement that comes with interviews you need to keep cool and calm to respond correctly and appropriately in a professional manner.


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  1. Insufficient information about the prospective employer

Interestingly, even if you have never heard about the company before and you are contacted for an interview, it behoves you to do thorough research into what the company engages in. You need to know their vision and mission, and what they uphold as their value.

Having sufficient information on your future employer will tell that you are indeed interested in the job and willing to work and be part of the organization.

  1. Inappropriate dressing

Wearing inappropriate clothing can create a negative impression of yourself. To avoid this common job interview mistake, make sure to tailor your attire to match the expectations of your future workplace.

  1. Paying attention to Mobile Phones

In this age of rapid growth in technology, many individuals have found themselves slaves to the media.

Furthermore, the majority tend to be less social in public but more into social media thus affecting their interpersonal interactions. Paying much attention to your mobile phone will automatically disqualify you for the job. Attention should be directed at the interviewer.

Other More Mistakes

  1. Overestimating your capabilities

An inflated ego can be off-putting. To make a positive impression in your interview, focus on sharing valuable, yet objective, information about yourself.

  1. Unable to take criticism

At some point, you may be asked critical questions. To such, answer not angrily instead react calmly and professionally.

  1. Engaging in meaningless small talk

Weigh your words and their meaning. Before responding to a question take a minute to brainstorm and give a respectable and appropriate answer.

However, engaging in small talk is not a 100 per cent turn-off, meaningless ones come across as unprofessional and demonstrate an inability to concentrate on what is significant.


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  1. Gaps in your documents

Failing to address gaps or missing information in your documents can lead to embarrassment during an interview.

Notably, under certain circumstances, this could be one of the most significant interview mistakes, that can unsettle you and give other candidates an advantage.

  1. Absence without a valid reason

In cases of unpredicted delays due to illness, car problems and others preventing you from arriving in and on time you need to apologize and keep your interviewer updated.

The above tips will help you master your interview and eventually get your next dream job in the upcoming year 2025.

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Fred Ongera

Fred Ongera

I am a passionate digital media journalist with a keen eye to emerging trends and having deep understanding of digital platforms. I have specialized in creating compelling stories on diverse topics. I am determined to constantly inform the public on emerging events as they happen. My enthusiasm for the evolving digital media landscape drives me to explore new media formats and techniques making me a dynamic voice in journalism.

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