8 things you should NEVER say in an interview Page

(And what to say instead) Candidates will eliminate themselves with one answer. Say these 8 things instead: ❌ “It’s on my resume” ↳ Never assume anyone's read your resume. ✅ “Thanks for giving me the opportunity to elaborate on how I [short summary].” ❌ “I don’t know” ↳ It's okay not to know, but don't say it. Option One: ✅ “That's a great question. If you don't mind, can I take a moment to think about it?” Option Two: ✅ “I've had limited experience with [topic] in previous roles. Here's how I would get up to speed quickly in this role.” ❌ “What does this company do?” ↳ Tells an interviewer you didn't prepare. ✅ “What are some of the key milestones on the company’s 1 and 5 year plans?” ❌ “I’m graduating and I need a job.” ↳ Why do you want THIS job? ✅ “I’m excited to apply my knowledge in [area] in an organization that values [examples]” ❌ “No, I don’t have any questions.” ↳ It signals you're not interested in the position. ↳ My carousel on questions to ask is in the comments. ✅ “Thank you for asking, I do have a few questions about [something the interviewer mentioned].” ❌ “My greatest weakness is that I work too hard.” ↳ Cue the world's most obnoxious eye roll. ✅ “I’m actively working to improve my capacities in [weakness]. Here’s how: [list action plan]” ❌ “I already answered that.” ↳ An interviewer doesn't think so or wants clarity. ✅ “As I mentioned, [briefly restate]. To elaborate further [give more context].” ❌ “I was laid off/fired” ↳ Signals performance gap ✅ “While I enjoyed my time at [x] and learned a lot, I’m ready to expand my role and take on new challenges like [something from the job posting].”