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7 Things You Should Have Said at the Interview After going to an interview we sometimes realize how we should have answered questions. If you are going to several interviews but not getting hired, it could be because of your answers. Here are some scenarios were you can improve your answers:

**1.** The interviewer was asking tough questions regarding employment gaps and job-hopping. The question either left you with an incoherent message or sounding defensive because you were confrontational.
 * What you can say is "In the past I made the mistake of accepting a position based on salary alone. That mindset led to hopping from one job to another, because I was never completely satisfied. Now, I'm looking to work for a company where I'm compensated well and the company values complement mine."

**2.** The interviewer asked, "Why should I hire you?" You listed strengths that applied to you.
 * Instead say this, “I'd like to participate in an audition interview so you can see my work ethic firsthand."

**3.** "Why are you looking to leave your existing position?" Instead of saying "My boss is out to get me. I'm tired of being looked over for promotions,” you should say a neutral answer like this:
 * "I've advanced as far as I can with ABC Co. So I'm looking for a position where I can manage a larger territory and bring in lucrative accounts."

**4.** The interviewer asks you how long you plan to stay at the company. You say until retirement but it comes off sounding like brown nosing and not believable.
 * "I plan on staying on board as long as I'm contributing to the department and growing professionally."

**5.** You show up to an interview late and provide a long excuse as to why.
 * Apologize and move on quickly.

**6.** When the interviewer says what salary you want more than once you don’t directly answer the question. She becomes irritated.
 * You can provide a range by saying, "Based on the responsibilities of the job and my proven success in driving profits, I'm looking for compensation within the $60,000 to $75,000 range."


 * 7.** Toward the end of the interview, you were given an opportunity to raise questions. You asked typical questions, such as, "How soon do you expect to make a decision?" but stopped short of asking for the job outright.
 * "Based on today's conversation, do you have any reservations about extending me a job offer? If the interviewer provides a reason for hesitation, resell your qualifications. If the interviewer says "no," respond with, "I'm interested in the position. Can I have the job?"