Often candidates for a new job - which may also be their first - are very tense during interviews. This may have to do with their lack of experience in the process. In this there are psychological blocks that occur and prevent them from doing well in them.

On the other hand, in interviews it was common for employers to choose the interrogation tactic to select the best candidate for the vacancy, and the candidates would just answer. But today things have a new paradigm. Today, and with the pandemic, job seekers also evaluate companies based on flexibility, remote work opportunities, company culture, ability to grow professionally, and benefits

Despite this, many job seekers neglect their power and the desperation of being without a job leads them to join corporations with harmful environments. The consequence of this situation causes damage to mental health, happiness and, in some cases, leads employees to leave a professional field altogether.

A forbes.es has published a list of the top three mistakes job seekers make in the interview process.

Ignoring warning signs during the interview

And what are these signs? When the interviewer's "body language shows that they are not paying attention or are not interested (when they roll their eyes, look bored, seem uncomfortable...)," when "interviewers avoid answering questions or give vague answers" or "when they complain about their own employees or speak poorly of those who held the position."

Not researching the company

There are many benefits of a holistic research about the company you want to work for. According to Forbes, research not only gives you more confidence and helps you prepare for the interview, it also gives you a better idea of whether or not the company is the right fit. "It helps you find out if the company is aligned with the potential employee's values and, for example, where it stands in terms of social injustice."

Not asking the right questions

Job interviews are an opportunity for the candidate and the employer to get to know each other better and to understand if they are compatible. The unfortunate reality is that many candidates still view the interview as a desperate attempt to sell themselves and win over the employer, when the winning should be mutual. Some examples of specific questions to ask during an interview: "What happened to the previous person in this position? How long were you in this position before you left? How is feedback given? How does the company prefer to receive feedback?

Tip

After an interview, take the time to process the answers you received, as well as any doubts, questions or concerns that may arise. The next step should be to contact the recruiter by email to get answers to those questions. The most important thing is to make a decision that you feel comfortable with and not motivated by desperation.