If you’re older like me than sometimes you believe you’re more qualified than the person who is interviewing you. Hey it happens! They are often younger than us and it’s slightly embarrassing. You might cop an attitude, maybe without even realizing it. You might even try to tell them why their job description is faulty in some way, or unrealistic, even.

Don’t.

If the person interviewing you IS younger, you could come across as condescending. You might be resentful that you’re actually in this awkward position of having to come to their office.

Get over it.

You don’t take the interview seriously and it shows because you haven't done your homework on the person who is interviewing you, the company, the industry, its competitors. You think you’re there for them to get to know you, when really they want you to show them how much you know about them.

Next time research the company!

Since it might have been a long time since you’ve interviewed for a job, this is to be expected. HERE IS MY ADVICE….calm down. Practice some interviews with a friend (someone younger even). Videotape or record it, so you can see how to tweak your performance. Always remember to be yourself, sincere, straightforward. Keep it conversational. Focus on the company’s needs, not yours. All the best.