SILENCE YOUR SUCCESS: 10 PHRASES TO AVOID IN INTERVIEW

Adarsh
1 min readOct 31, 2023

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10 Things to Never Say in an Interview ⛔

VERBAL PITFALLS

Instead, Say These Things…✅

⛔️ My previous boss was terrible to work with.
✅ I’ve had the chance to work with different management styles, and I appreciate the valuable lessons I’ve learned from each experience.

⛔️ I’m just looking for any job that pays well.
✅ I am seeking a role that aligns with my skills, experience, and long-term goals.

⛔️ I didn’t enjoy my previous job.
✅ While my previous role had its challenges, I gained valuable experiences and developed new skills.

⛔️ I didn’t enjoy my previous job.
✅ While my previous role had its challenges, I gained valuable experiences and developed new skills.

⛔️ I can’t handle criticism well.
✅ Constructive feedback is essential for personal and professional development, and I appreciate it.

⛔️ My previous job was really boring/unfulfilling.
✅ I am seeking new challenges and growth opportunities that align with my passions and skills.

⛔️ I’m not the best at [specific skill required for the job].
✅ I am continually developing my [specific skill required for the job] and have achieved.

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Adarsh
Adarsh

Written by Adarsh

Opinionated HR | Candidate Therapist | Author | "Your resume not getting interviews? I bet I know why. "

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