Work Fanatic

I was reading through a number of blogs and one of the more interesting things that was discussed was language, not the inappropriate kind, but of the cliches and annoying phrases that people use in common chit chatter that all too often make their way into the interview world.  What if, by some chance, we could eliminate those during the interview?  Would that help or assist us?  More importantly, would people even notice?

First and foremost, alot of people do not notice the small things that make people great.  However they will be quick to speak out when they see something trivial that annoys them.  So if you are not getting the kudos from the boss about some of things fine but trust me, you might see them on your next appraisal if you speak them too often.

• It is not rocket science – WOW.  I know I know I say it all the time, but what an overused phrase that I am certain has no place in the interview room.  Of course, nothing is rocket science except possibly organic bio-chemistry or maybe quantum physics but those phrases never caught on.  Regardless, leave them at the house when you come to the interview table.
• Please.  And not the one that is meant before asking for something in a polite manner.  I hear constantly, the Please in question form as a sense of that cannot be.  Well it is, and be sure to speak that in another fashion.  Please begins a sentence people, it is not a sentence!
• The truth of the matter.  No, I want the lie.  Uhhhh….can someone tell me how this even started?  The truth of the matter is what you should always be saying – so not sure how this caught on but it did and should be avoided.  Keep the truth all the time and no reason to repeat it.

I think we all get the point, stick with what works and what is – stay away from the over used phrases that might itch someone the wrong way during the interview process.