You walk into a job interview knowing you’ve only got one shot. Your resume got you through the door, but now every word counts. And according to one business management expert, three answers can instantly disqualify you — no matter how qualified you are.
“Sudden death” answers, Suzy Welch calls them. Responses so tone-deaf, generic or self-defeating they instantly lead to rejection by recruiters. And in a tough hiring market, candidates can’t afford unforced errors.
You walk into a job interview knowing you’ve only got one shot. Your resume got you through the door, but now every word counts. And according to one business management expert, three answers can instantly disqualify you — no matter how qualified you are.
“Sudden death” answers, Suzy Welch calls them. Responses so tone-deaf, generic or self-defeating they instantly lead to rejection by recruiters. And in a tough hiring market, candidates can’t afford unforced errors.
“The job market today is challenging, and people are having to work hard just to land interviews,” Welch, a business professor at New York University and acclaimed author, wrote in an article for CNBC [1]. She’s also CEO of Becoming You Media. “That’s why once you’re in the door, every answer has to hit right.”
So what are these fatal mistakes, and what should you say instead?
The three 'sudden death' answers
Welch lays out the fatal interview responses. In each case, the problem isn’t just the words, it’s what they represent. These answers, she says, signal to employers you haven’t done your homework, you’re not invested in the role or you lack initiative.
1. 'I want to start my own business someday'
To a recruiter, that sounds like you may already be planning your exit. Companies know new hires can take years to pay off, so if you hint you’ll leave early, they might think twice about taking the risk. A better way to show ambition, Welch says, is showing an intention to satisfy your ambition in the company you’re interviewing with.
2. 'I value work-life balance and self-care'
Everyone wants balance, but framing it as your top priority could cause managers to question your drive. Welch suggests an answer that acknowledges the need for balance but prioritizes growth, quality work and a high-performing team atmosphere.
Read #3 and the complete Yahoo article
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