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JOB INTERVIEW 6

 When you attend interviews, you must only answer questions you are asked. Any attempt to answer more than you are asked makes you a Talkative.

The statements you make may land or cost you the job.


Below are some statements which I made that landed or cost me jobs.

They are:-

- Company rules and regulations must apply to all employees.

- While there are exceptions to the rule, the exceptions must not be allowed to become the rule.

- I cannot stand an employer whose monthly salary cycle is more than 30 days.

- Annual vacation is not negotiable if the managing director could proceed on vacation.

- Two years consecutive advance performance rating must lead to separation Procedure.

- There is a big difference between a half full cup and a half empty cup.

- I do not want big money that will take away my sleep.

- In five years, I wish to be one of the directors of the company.

- When you oppress your staff, you pay back in terms of reduced ROI and commitment.

- Integrity of employees is directly proportional to the employer's integrity.

- You cannot give what you do not have.

- Salary paid to staff is a small fraction of their output.

- I cannot stay in the office beyond closing time simply because my boss has not closed. No room for eye service.

 

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