{"id":584,"date":"2025-12-09T15:39:27","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T15:39:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/linkachu.net\/?p=584"},"modified":"2025-12-18T05:06:04","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T05:06:04","slug":"10-dieu-khong-nen-lam-khi-di-phong-van","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/linkachu.net\/en\/2025\/12\/09\/10-dieu-khong-nen-lam-khi-di-phong-van\/","title":{"rendered":"10 things you should never do in a job interview"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A job interview is the moment that determines whether you can step into a new environment or not. Even though we belong to a dynamic, open-minded generation, basic interview standards remain just as valid as in the past. And just a few small mistakes can completely ruin your first impression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are 10 things you should absolutely avoid during an interview, along with clear explanations to help you steer clear of \u201ctraps\u201d unintentionally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Causes of Brain Rot<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/linkachu.net\/en\/2025\/12\/09\/10-dieu-khong-nen-lam-khi-di-phong-van\/#Di_tre_hoac_den_sat_gio\" >Arriving late or just on time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/linkachu.net\/en\/2025\/12\/09\/10-dieu-khong-nen-lam-khi-di-phong-van\/#An_mac_qua_xue_xoa\" >Dressing too casually<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/linkachu.net\/en\/2025\/12\/09\/10-dieu-khong-nen-lam-khi-di-phong-van\/#Hoi_nhung_thong_tin_qua_co_ban_ve_cong_ty\" >Asking very basic questions about the company<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/linkachu.net\/en\/2025\/12\/09\/10-dieu-khong-nen-lam-khi-di-phong-van\/#Noi_thang_rang_ban_%E2%80%9Cmuon_mo_cong_ty_rieng%E2%80%9D_trong_3%E2%80%935_nam_toi\" >Saying outright that you \u201cwant to start your own business\u201d in 3\u20135 years<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/linkachu.net\/en\/2025\/12\/09\/10-dieu-khong-nen-lam-khi-di-phong-van\/#Tra_loi_%E2%80%9CEm_khong_biet%E2%80%9D_khi_gap_cau_hoi_kho\" >Answering \u201cI don\u2019t know\u201d when faced with a difficult question<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/linkachu.net\/en\/2025\/12\/09\/10-dieu-khong-nen-lam-khi-di-phong-van\/#Noi_xau_sep_cu_hoac_cong_ty_cu\" >Speaking badly about a former boss or company<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/linkachu.net\/en\/2025\/12\/09\/10-dieu-khong-nen-lam-khi-di-phong-van\/#Tra_loi_lan_man_dai_dong_khong_vao_trong_tam\" >Giving long-winded, unfocused answers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/linkachu.net\/en\/2025\/12\/09\/10-dieu-khong-nen-lam-khi-di-phong-van\/#Noi_%E2%80%9CEm_chua_tung_lam_viec_nay%E2%80%9D_theo_cach_tieu_cuc\" >Saying \u201cI\u2019ve never done this before\u201d in a negative way<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/linkachu.net\/en\/2025\/12\/09\/10-dieu-khong-nen-lam-khi-di-phong-van\/#Khong_dat_bat_ky_cau_hoi_nao\" >Not asking any questions at all<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/linkachu.net\/en\/2025\/12\/09\/10-dieu-khong-nen-lam-khi-di-phong-van\/#Ngon_ngu_co_the_dong\" >Closed body language<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Di_tre_hoac_den_sat_gio\"><\/span>Arriving late or just on time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no reasonable excuse for being late to an interview. The interviewer will see it as a lack of discipline and disrespect for their time.<br>Arrive 10\u201315 minutes early to settle your mind and get prepared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_mac_qua_xue_xoa\"><\/span>Dressing too casually<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An interview doesn\u2019t require you to be flashy, but being neat is the minimum.<br>A tidy, professional outfit shows respect and sets the stage for a positive first impression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hoi_nhung_thong_tin_qua_co_ban_ve_cong_ty\"><\/span>Asking very basic questions about the company<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Questions like:<br>\u201cWhat does your company do?\u201d<br>are the quickest way to put HR in a bad mood.<br>Basic information is always available on the website or Google, so asking this shows a lack of preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Noi_thang_rang_ban_%E2%80%9Cmuon_mo_cong_ty_rieng%E2%80%9D_trong_3%E2%80%935_nam_toi\"><\/span>Saying outright that you \u201cwant to start your own business\u201d in 3\u20135 years<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When asked about long-term goals, never say that you want to become an entrepreneur or run your own company.<br>While that dream isn\u2019t wrong, it makes the employer feel you don\u2019t plan to stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Focus instead on career growth within the company, learning, and contributing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tra_loi_%E2%80%9CEm_khong_biet%E2%80%9D_khi_gap_cau_hoi_kho\"><\/span>Answering \u201cI don\u2019t know\u201d when faced with a difficult question<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This makes you appear unconfident and lacking problem-solving skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, use phrases like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cThat\u2019s a great question, may I have a few seconds to think?\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cThank you for this question, I\u2019d like to take a moment to consider before answering.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This approach helps you stay calm while remaining professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Noi_xau_sep_cu_hoac_cong_ty_cu\"><\/span>Speaking badly about a former boss or company<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if your experience wasn\u2019t positive, you should still maintain a respectful attitude.<br>Employers often see complaining as a sign of immaturity and potential future conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tra_loi_lan_man_dai_dong_khong_vao_trong_tam\"><\/span>Giving long-winded, unfocused answers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Employers appreciate clarity, conciseness, and coherence.<br>The more you ramble, the lower your chances, as they may judge you as lacking logical thinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Noi_%E2%80%9CEm_chua_tung_lam_viec_nay%E2%80%9D_theo_cach_tieu_cuc\"><\/span>Saying \u201cI\u2019ve never done this before\u201d in a negative way<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lack of experience isn\u2019t the problem; how you present it is.<br>Saying outright, \u201cI\u2019ve never done this before,\u201d makes you appear unproactive and lacking confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shift to a more positive approach:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cAlthough my experience is limited, I have taken a course\u2026 and assisted in managing\u2026\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cDuring university, I participated in organization A, which gave me experience in\u2026\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cGrowing up in a large family helped me develop responsibility and multitasking skills.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Employers will see you as adaptable and able to leverage your strengths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Khong_dat_bat_ky_cau_hoi_nao\"><\/span>Not asking any questions at all<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An interview is a two-way conversation.<br>If you don\u2019t ask anything, the employer may think you\u2019re not genuinely interested in the position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prepare 2\u20133 questions in advance about the role, company culture, or expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ngon_ngu_co_the_dong\"><\/span>Closed body language<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Body language speaks louder than words.<br>HR is very keen on this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Behaviors that make you appear unconfident include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Slouching or hunching<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoiding eye contact with the interviewer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fidgeting with hands or nails<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sitting too far from the table, leaning back defensively<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crossing arms over your chest (a signal of \u201cnot ready to open up\u201d)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Just adjust a few small things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sit up straight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open your shoulders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain moderate eye contact<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nod lightly while listening<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These changes make you appear much more confident and professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Conclusion<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An interview is not just a \u201cskills test\u201d; 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