5 Things You Should Never Say in a Job Interview

 1. My last company's boss was really bad.

Never ever badmouth a former employer in an interview even if you 

really had a really bad boss. You need to be very careful about 

what you are saying especially when you are explaining why you have left 

your last company.

2. The answer to this question is on my resume.

If you are asked about a particular job or experience, answer clearly 

without mentioning that everything is given in your resume. A hiring manager 

wants to see your communication and social skills. So, use the opportunity to 

show your skills even if the required information is written on your resume. 

3. My next goal is to start my own business.

Most employers want to hire people who are willing to work for them for a long time.

If they know that you have a plan for starting your own business shortly then they 

probably won't offer you the job.

4. Do you want to see my references?

If an employer wants your references, he or she will ask for them.

5. I don't have any question to ask.

You should show interest in the company you have come to give job interview for.

Not having any question for the interviewer shows that you’re not interested in 

the company you want to work for. Prepare a list of important questions to ask the 

hiring manager so that the employer understands you are keen to join the company.

---Rumki Sen

5 Tips for Returning to Work After a Career Gap

1. Be honest about the career gap.

2. Rewrite your resume.

3. Explain your employment gaps honestly in your resume and cover letter.

4. Remain confident. Don’t be apologetic. Don’t be embarrassed.

5. Prepare yourself for job interviews. Explaining the reason for a career break positively and honestly can help in the job interviews.

All the Best!!

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-- Rumki Sen

The Basic Writing Skills Required for Writing

Writing is a medium of communication and having writing skills would help you to express ideas, opinions, and thoughts in an easy and clear way. To have the basic writing skills:

1. Learn to write in simple language. Avoid slang, fancy words and abbreviations.

2. Use paragraphs so that the readers do not get bored. The transition from one paragraph to another must happen smoothly so that there is a connection between the paragraphs.

3. Use proper punctuation, correct spellings and grammar and develop fine vocabulary.

4. Proofread and edit. Once you finish your writing, it is the time to do editing and proofreading. For instance, check for spelling, grammar, punctuation, voices, speech, and sentence formation and other errors. Also, check for commonly misused words like ‘affect’ and ‘effect’, ‘your’ and ‘you’re (you are)’, ‘its’ or ‘it’s’ (it is), 'there' or 'their', etc.

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Develop Excellent Communication Skills for Job Interviews

Communication is an integral part of any interview process and if you can develop the skills to communicate properly with the hiring manager, then you can be successful in getting the job you want with ease.

Talk Slowly

Talk slowly so that you can answer the interview questions with a calm mind even if you are feeling nervous. Don't panic. Your slow pace in talking will help you in dealing with the anxiety you are having  during the job interview.

Use the Right Words

Practise which words to use in a job interview to convey the message you want to as using the right words will help you in expressing yourself with greater clarity.

Ask the Interviewer Questions

In a job interview, it is not only the interviewers who ask questions to the job candidates. You can also ask the interviewers questions that are essential for you to know the company and the position you are giving interview for better. It is always a good idea to prepare a list of important questions that you want to ask during the job interview as this will give you a control over the flow of the interview.

Listen carefully

Communication involves both speaking and listening. So, make eye contact with the interviewer and listen to what he or she is saying. This will help you in understanding the questions properly and answering them perfectly.

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-- Rumki Sen