15/09/2025
🚫 What NOT to Do in a Client Interview
1. Don’t come unprepared
- Nope, di uubra ang “bahala na si Batman” mindset
- Not checking the client’s business/brand beforehand makes you look disinterested
- Do a quick browse of their website or social media to show effort
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2. Don’t oversell or exaggerate
- Telling clients “I can do everything” isn’t effective
- Clients respect honesty more than inflated claims
- It’s better to admit what you’re still learning than to promise the moon and fail later
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3. Don’t under-communicate
- One-word answers like “yes/no” kill the vibe
- Clients are not mind readers—expand a bit, give examples, share stories
- Interviews are conversations, not interrogations
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4. Don’t trash-talk past clients
-Kahit toxic pa sila, never rant about them, just don’t.
- It makes you look unprofessional and gives the impression you might do the same to this client later
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5. Don’t be too formal or too casual
- Too formal sounds boring, too casual sounds careless and unprofessional
- Find the sweet spot: professional but still friendly
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6. Don’t dodge money questions
- If asked about rates, don’t say “whatever that fits your budget”
- Be confident— hesitation makes clients doubt your skills.
- State your rate clearly, then explain the value you bring
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7. Don’t ignore time & tech checks
- Being late says a lot about reliability
- Test your mic, cam, and internet before the call
- If you’re in the province and prone to brownouts or lag, mention your backup plan during the interview
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8. Don’t forget to ask questions
- The worst thing is ending with: “Nope, no questions”
- It signals you’re not really invested
- Always have at least 1–2 thoughtful questions about their goals or workflow.
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9. Don’t let nerves control you
- Over-apologizing, talking too fast, or filling silence with “uhmmmmm” shows low confidence
- Deep breath. Smile. Treat it like a friendly chat
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10. Don’t skip follow-up
- After the interview, don’t just ghost
- A simple thank-you email/message goes a long way
