<h1>Think you nailed your job interview but never heard back?</h1><h2>You might’ve made one of these common mistakes. On this episode of&nbsp;Astro’s Syok Podcast,&nbsp;Hiredly’s VP of People &amp; Culture Joselyn Lau joins hosts&nbsp;Tako and Wei Wen to break down the biggest interview blunders that can quietly sabotage your chances—and how to avoid them like a pro.</h2><hr><h2>1. Not Asking Questions at the End of the Interview<img src="https://assets.hiredly.com/cms/image_2025_03_24_095305105_a96fc0d356.png"></h2>When the interviewer asks, “Do you have any questions for us?”—this is&nbsp;not your cue to wrap up.❌ Bad: “No, I think I’m good.” ✅ Better: “What do you enjoy most about working here?” or “What are the biggest challenges in this role?”💡&nbsp;“Not asking questions makes you seem disinterested,” says Joselyn.&nbsp;“Prepare thoughtful questions to show curiosity and initiative.”📖<a href="https://my.hiredly.com/advice/6-great-questions-you-should-ask-in-a-job-interview?utm_medium=article&amp;utm_source=career_advice&amp;utm_campaign=on_air_with_astro_syok:_the_biggest_job_interview_mistakes_to_avoid—insights_from_hiredly’s_vp_of_people_&amp;_culture&amp;utm_content=freelancing_malaysia,_job_seeker,_job_opportunities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">&nbsp;Related Read: 6 Great Questions You Should Ask in a Job Interview</a><hr><h2>2. Giving Scripted, Generic Answers<img src="https://assets.hiredly.com/cms/image_2025_03_24_095359381_df6f74fe29.png"></h2>You might think memorising answers will impress the interviewer—but sounding like a robot won’t help.❌ Bad: “I’m a hardworking team player.” ✅ Better: “I led a cross-functional team of 3 departments to deliver a campaign 2 weeks ahead of schedule.”💡 Use the&nbsp;STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to give engaging, structured answers.📖<a href="https://my.hiredly.com/advice/how-to-answer-tell-me-something-about-you?utm_medium=article&amp;utm_source=career_advice&amp;utm_campaign=on_air_with_astro_syok:_the_biggest_job_interview_mistakes_to_avoid—insights_from_hiredly’s_vp_of_people_&amp;_culture&amp;utm_content=freelancing_malaysia,_job_seeker,_job_opportunities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">&nbsp;Related Read: How to Answer 'Tell Me About Yourself'</a> 📖<a href="https://my.hiredly.com/advice/what-not-to-say-at-a-job-interview?utm_medium=article&amp;utm_source=career_advice&amp;utm_campaign=on_air_with_astro_syok:_the_biggest_job_interview_mistakes_to_avoid—insights_from_hiredly’s_vp_of_people_&amp;_culture&amp;utm_content=freelancing_malaysia,_job_seeker,_job_opportunities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">&nbsp;Related Read: What Not to Say at a Job Interview</a><hr><h2>3. Exaggerating Your Skills</h2>Recruiters can smell a bluff from a mile away. Joselyn shared a real story about a candidate who claimed to be fluent in Japanese—only to freeze when greeted in Japanese.❌ Don’t lie about your skill level. ✅ Be honest about where you are and show that you’re learning.💡&nbsp;“It’s okay if you’re not a pro yet—just be real about your progress.”📖<a href="https://my.hiredly.com/advice/stop-rating-your-skills-on-resume?utm_medium=article&amp;utm_source=career_advice&amp;utm_campaign=on_air_with_astro_syok:_the_biggest_job_interview_mistakes_to_avoid—insights_from_hiredly’s_vp_of_people_&amp;_culture&amp;utm_content=freelancing_malaysia,_job_seeker,_job_opportunities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">&nbsp;Related Read: Stop Rating Your Skills on Your Resume—Here’s What to Do Instead</a> 📖<a href="https://my.hiredly.com/advice/how-to-answer-the-11-most-common-interview-questions?utm_medium=article&amp;utm_source=career_advice&amp;utm_campaign=on_air_with_astro_syok:_the_biggest_job_interview_mistakes_to_avoid—insights_from_hiredly’s_vp_of_people_&amp;_culture&amp;utm_content=freelancing_malaysia,_job_seeker,_job_opportunities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">&nbsp;Related Read: How to Answer the 11 Most Common Interview Questions</a><hr><h2>4. Saying Too Little… or Too Much<img src="https://assets.hiredly.com/cms/image_2025_03_24_095437030_7ea97381a8.png"></h2>Some candidates give one-word answers. Others go on for five minutes without actually answering the question.❌ Bad: “Yes.” / “I don’t know.” ✅ Better: “I worked on a marketing campaign that didn’t perform at first, took feedback, and reworked it to improve engagement by 40%.”💡&nbsp;“Keep answers clear and relevant—don’t ramble,” Joselyn says.📖 Related Read: <a href="https://my.hiredly.com/advice/easy-to-screen-resume?utm_medium=article&amp;utm_source=career_advice&amp;utm_campaign=on_air_with_astro_syok:_the_biggest_job_interview_mistakes_to_avoid—insights_from_hiredly’s_vp_of_people_&amp;_culture&amp;utm_content=freelancing_malaysia,_job_seeker,_job_opportunities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">What Recruiters Look for on Resumes</a><hr><h2>5. Asking About Salary Too Early</h2>Talking about pay before the employer even finishes introducing the role? Big nope.❌ Bad: “How much does this job pay?” ✅ Better: “When would be the right time to discuss compensation?”💡 Wait until the later stages or when the interviewer brings it up first.📖<a href="https://my.hiredly.com/advice/how-to-answer-salary-expectations?utm_medium=article&amp;utm_source=career_advice&amp;utm_campaign=on_air_with_astro_syok:_the_biggest_job_interview_mistakes_to_avoid—insights_from_hiredly’s_vp_of_people_&amp;_culture&amp;utm_content=freelancing_malaysia,_job_seeker,_job_opportunities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">&nbsp;Related Read: How to Answer Salary Expectations in Malaysia</a><hr><h3>Job interviews aren’t about saying the “right” things—they’re about showing who you are, what you bring to the table, and how well you fit the team. Be honest, stay curious, and don’t forget to let your personality shine. Want more interview tips? Explore jobs on <a href="https://hiredly.typeform.com/to/K4idZTDK?utm_medium=article&amp;utm_source=career_advice&amp;utm_campaign=on_air_with_astro_syok:_the_biggest_job_interview_mistakes_to_avoid—insights_from_hiredly’s_vp_of_people_&amp;_culture&amp;utm_content=freelancing_malaysia,_job_seeker,_job_opportunities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hiredly</a>, join our&nbsp;<a href="https://hub.hiredly.com/young-leaders-community?utm_medium=article&amp;utm_source=career_advice&amp;utm_campaign=on_air_with_astro_syok:_the_biggest_job_interview_mistakes_to_avoid—insights_from_hiredly’s_vp_of_people_&amp;_culture&amp;utm_content=freelancing_malaysia,_job_seeker,_job_opportunities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Young Talent Community</a> for peer support and growth, and take the<a href="https://my.hiredly.com/advice/hiredly-work-personality-test-funny-office-objects">&nbsp;Hiredly Work Personality Test</a> to discover what roles suit your strengths best!</h3><h3>Listen to the full podcast episode here:<a href="https://cn.syok.my/podcast/episode/103231" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">&nbsp;Astro Syok Podcast</a></h3>

Don’t let simple mistakes ruin your job interview. Hiredly’s VP of People & Culture joins Astro Syok to reveal common interview blunders and how to avoid them.