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Some interview ‘don'ts’ for nurses and healthcare job seekers
- Don’t arrive late, appeared rushed or disorganised.
- Don’t wear excessive perfume, cologne or jewellery.
- Don’t smoke just before the interview. You may be nervous but the smell can be very of putting!
- Don’t chew gum.
- Don't swear or use slang words.
- Don’t ramble. Once you have finished answering a question stop talking.
- Don’t answer questions with a simple yes or no. Always elaborate and use examples.
- Don’t use jargon or abbreviations unless you are sure the interviewers know them too.
- Avoid irritating mannerisms e.g. clicking your knuckles, clearing your throat.
- Don't ever criticise your present or past employers.
- Don’t answer your mobile phone in the middle of an interview.
- If it is a two interview process, avoid enquiries about salary, holidays, benefits, etc during the first interview.
- Don’t get too familiar or personal with your interviewer.
- Don't accept the job on the spot. It would be very unprofessional to change your mind at a later date.
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