13 of the Worst Ways to Start a Job Interview Conversation

13 of the Worst Ways to departure a Job Interview ConversationBuilding a good rapport with your interviewer is key. And you should always find ways to break the ice and make both of you comfortable right out of the gate. But if you step a toe too far in any one direction, you can risk blowing the whole thing by making someone uncomfortable, or worse, offended. googletag.cmd.push(function() googletag.display(div-gpt-ad-1467144145037-0) ) Here are 13 terrible ways to get the job interview conversation going. If you were considering any of them, get to work on Plan B (i.e. safer, more neutral conversation starters).1. How about Trump/Clintons speech yesterday?Unless youre interviewing for a job in politics and you can be sure this question wont lead you astray, stay away from anything political. Especially the polarizing nature of a presidential election. Youd be much better off with the weather.2. The craziest thing just happened to meNo one cares. Also, theyre going to be looking for signs of what sort of coworker youd be. If they think youre going to be the one running in every morning on a rant of drama about your coffee order, theyll hesitate to hire you.3. A priest, a rabbi, and Superman walk into a barEven if your jokes are hilarious and everyone says so, dont tell them at an interview. The chances are too good that they would go awry. Besides, its unprofessional.4. Did you have a good dinner at Nobu with your pal Steve?While an interviewer will appreciate your having done your homework, looking into them on social networking sites and such, you dont want to sound like a stalker. Stick to professional achievements or widely documented hobbies.5. Questions with one word answersDo yourself a favor and dont set yourself up to get a one-word answer. Give yourself some room to work and let the conversation build.6. How do you know Bob?If you have a mutual contact, either know before you go, or dont bring it up.7. Im hiredYou may think this is cute and confident . But it could backfire and come across as overconfident, brash, or even aggressive.8. Friday at 4 p.m.? You must be ready to get out of hereNo matter whether your interview is the very last of the week, dont suppose or comment on your interviewers wants or activities after the fact. Who knows, they might be working until 8 p.m. and then youll look like a slacker.9. Which position is this again?No matter how many jobs youre applying for, never go into an interview unprepared. Always know the title, the responsibilities, the salary, and anything else you could knowincluding your interviewers name and role.10. Ive got another appointment after thisEven if this is true, you cant say it. Theyll likely not hear anything you say after you make it clear they arent your top priority.11. You look great in that outfit.Just say no to comments about personal appearance. Compliments like I like your earrings are fine, but when you reference someones appearance or physique, that comes too close t o sexual harassment for (not even) your first day.12. Where do you get your hair/nails done?See above. Also just focus on the job youre interviewing for.13. Here are my deal breakers.While there is an appropriate time for you to share your salary needs and specificationsand even to inquire about certain aspects of the job that would make or break it for you, never open with this. And never be too assertive with your demands. Wait to be asked and frame it less aggressively.

Here Are the 6 Best and Worst States to be Unemployed

Here Are the 6 Best and Worst States to be Unemployed While the national unemployment satz fell to 3.8 percent in May the lowest its been in 17 years those 3.8 percent may have greater difficulty being unemployed and searching for a new job in certain states.Anew reportfound that Missouri, Alaska, and North Carolina are the toughest states to be in while trying to re-enter the workforce.The report, byGOBankingRates.com, listed the worst to best states for the unemployed searching for a new job based on the states unemployment rate, its employment growth rate, and the amount of time residents in that state are able to collect unemployment insurance while searching for a job.Weve outlined the top three worst states in which to be unemployed and the top three best states below.Worst states to be unemployed1. MissouriWith an unemployment rate of 3.6 percent, Missouri is the toughest state in which to be unemployed. And their employment growth is at an extreme low -.38 percent -- the ei ghth-lowest employment growth rate in the country.The state also only gives unemployed residents 13 weeks of unemployment insurance, which is half the amount of time the majority of states offer.Missouri isnt all that bad, though -- its zentralwert home price is a low $170,000, meaning residents can own a home for less than $1,000 a month, according to another GOBankingRates.comstudy.2. AlaskaAt 7.3 percent, Alaskas unemployment rate is the highest in the country. However, its employment growth is a little mora promising than Missouris, at -.02 percent.While it ranks as the second worst state to be unemployed, living in the northern state does have its perks its one of only7 stateswith no income tax.3. North CarolinaThe Tarheel state has an unemployment rate of 4.4 percent, as well as a more optimistic employment growth than its predecessors 1.21.North Carolina also offers residents a low 12 weeks of unemployment insurance, and its median home price is higher than the national avera ge at $259,000. But, the state is the only one out of the top three worst states for the unemployed that didnt experience a decrease in employment growth over the past year.Regarding Missouri and Alaskas decrease in employment growth this past year, aGOBankingRates.com representative said,State regulations that would provide more weeks of unemployment insurance would help these states rank higher, but because the job market isnt as strong in these states as it is out west, the improvement process would take a longer time unless an influx of job openings began occurring.The personal finance site ended the list with the best states in which to be unemployed. Colorado, Utah, and Massachusetts took the top spots (in that order).And theres a reason the top two spots went to western states, according to theGoBankingRates representative.Several Western states have seen significant civilian labor force growth between April 2017 and April 2018, and this is due to several startups moving out west along with a strong job market hiring at record rates. This, combined with labor force unemployment rates being among the lowest in the U.S., results in western states ranking so well.Best states to be unemployed1. ColoradoColorado holds the title of having the highest employment growth rate in the country, at 3.14 percent. And the Rocky Mountain state has the fifth-lowest unemployment rate in America at 2.9 percent.2. UtahUtah features the sixth-lowest unemployment rate in the country at 3.1 percent, as well as the fifth-highest employment growth rate at 2.21 percent.Salt Lake City was even recently named thebest city for college gradsto begin their careers in 2018 by the site Wallethub.3. MassachusettsMassachusetts has an unemployment rate of 3.5 percent and an employment growth of 1.25 percent.The state also gives its residents 30 full weeks of unemployment insurance, the longest of any other state in the country.