Here it is, the day of your big interview. You’ve practiced your interviewing skills, researched the company, and you are looking your job-ready best. What could go wrong?
Sometimes job candidates will unknowingly ruin a chance at a job by bringing up subjects better left outside of the interview room. While it is important to have a good communication flow and to connect with the interviewer(s), be careful to stay neutral and set firm boundaries.
5 TOPICS TO AVOID:
1) “Hot button” issues such as politics, religion, and social issues
2) Personal relationships and lifestyle choices
3) Medical problems and health issues
4) Personal topics that bear no relation to your professional life