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How to Prepare , and What to Avoid , in a Job Interview.'Newsweek' recently offered readers some expert advice on what not to do in a job interview. .Mistake #1, Not being prepared.Research is the number one thing that you want to do. I've literally been asked in the middle of an interview. 'What do you do here?', Stacey Perkins, career coach at Korn Kerry, via 'Newsweek'.Research is the number one thing that you want to do. I've literally been asked in the middle of an interview. 'What do you do here?', Stacey Perkins, career coach at Korn Kerry, via 'Newsweek'.You need to know what you're walking into. The company wants to know that you're interested, Stacey Perkins, career coach at Korn Kerry, via 'Newsweek'.Mistake #2, Poor communication.Communication is another critical aspect for any interviewee who wants to make a good first impression.As Jennifer Finlay, senior partner at executive recruitment searchfirm Lucas Group, points out, candidates should avoidsharing superfluous information about their personal lives.Mistake #3, Unprofessional appearance.Richard Deosingh, district president at global human resource consulting firm Robert Half, says that even in virtual interviews candidates need to show a professional approach. .Test your equipment, make sure your virtual interview background is clear, clean or clouded. Make sure that it's well lit around you so your interview doesn't come across like you're in the shadows, Richard Deosingh, district presidentat Robert Half, via 'Newsweek'.Deosingh also offered some advice for how to tackle the typical question regarding a candidate's strengths and weaknesses. .A weakness doesn't necessarily need to be a professional weakness. A weakness can be something as simple as I love cheesecake. And my doctor doesn't seem to think that's a good idea and you know, I'm working my way off of it, Richard Deosingh, district presidentat Robert Half, via 'Newsweek'.A weakness doesn't necessarily need to be a professional weakness. A weakness can be something as simple as I love cheesecake. And my doctor doesn't seem to think that's a good idea and you know, I'm working my way off of it, Richard Deosingh, district presidentat Robert Half, via 'Newsweek'

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