These 7 Interview Phrases Could Cost You the Job—Are You Guilty?
7. “I just need a job”
This is pretty similar to the previous point.
Now, I understand the urge to say this when you’re feeling the crunch of unemployment or a frustrating job search.
But from the hiring manager’s side, this phrase rings alarms. It implies you’re not specifically interested in the role—they just happen to be hiring at the right time.
It doesn’t convey passion, alignment with the company, or a willingness to grow professionally.
Believe me, I’ve been in situations where I desperately wanted to land a position.
