Top five errors people make in job interviews

How you perform in job interviews is arguably the most important factor in determining whether or not you secure the job you want. This is particularly true for junior professionals, whose limited job-specific experience can mean interview performance is the key differentiator between candidates competing for the same role. There are five key mistakes commonly made by most professionals in job interviews that instantly disadvantage them.

1. Not adequately researching the organization they are being interviewed by

While it seems like a basic step to undertake when looking for jobs, we still see a number of candidates who don't properly do their due diligence on the company they're applying to work for. It is vitally important for candidates to be able to talk confidently and intelligently about what their potential employer does. You should be able to recite specific facts about the organization, including: their history, financial position, mission, products or services, the market in which they operate and their main competitors.