T.I.P.S. - To Improve Pay and Success
Don't Disclose Too Much in an Interview
If you got lost on the way to the interview, it is not necessary to tell anyone. You may think it makes interesting conversation, but some people consider getting lost under any circumstances to be a character flaw. If getting lost causes you to be late, a simple "I’m sorry I’m late" is the correct thing to say. Do not volunteer any information about your marital status or family situation. The interviewer should not ask you any questions of this kind. (For what to do if you are asked personal information, see Each of Us.) This information has been used against women too long. It’s none of their business. If you are hired, you will need to provide information for benefits, but don’t discuss your children or other family members in the interview phase. Everyone finds interviewing nerve-racking. Comments such as "I’m really nervous will set you apart as someone who is especially nervous. Interviewing is the time to point out your strengths in executing the job in question. Don’t talk yourself out of a job by discussing anything else. Awareness is the first step. Small adjustments make a big difference.
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A friend of mine was recently interviewing prospective employees.
She commented on how often they disclosed more than was necessary
and eliminated themselves from the job as a result.