Unless the interviewer asks, avoid discussing your personal financial situation.
Controversial topics
Avoid discussing controversial or sensitive topics that may be uncomfortable for the interviewer or lead to a heated debate.
Negative information
Avoid discussing negative information or experiences, such as conflicts, failures, or challenges, unless they are directly related to the question or provide context for your growth and development.
Personal health information
Unless the interviewer asks, avoid discussing your personal health information or medical conditions.
Political or religious beliefs
Avoid discussing your political or religious beliefs unless they are directly relevant to the program you are applying to.
Sensitive personal information
Avoid sharing sensitive personal information, such as your Social Security number, credit card number, or passport number.
Focus on your strengths
Rather than dwelling on what you perceive to be weaknesses or shortcomings, emphasize your strengths and positive attributes.
Unprepared answers
To avoid awkward or uncomfortable silences, try to prepare thoughtful and well-informed responses to common interview questions in advance.