Worst interview mistakes

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Rated 0 points - posted 15 years ago by Naya Lizardo in category People.

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Arriving late

Nothing makes a worse impression. If you can't turn up on time for the interview, what on earth would you do as an employee?

32 points - added 15 years ago by Naya Lizardo -

Being unprepared for the standard questions

Don’t be caught off guard in a job interview. Create a list of obvious questions and brainstorm best ways to answer.

30 points - added 15 years ago by Naya Lizardo -

Drinking.

21 points - added 15 years ago by Naya Lizardo -

Bad Breath

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Dressing inappropriately

Dressing too casually or flamboyantly can ruin your chances. The safest choice for any interview is a suit in a conservative color like blue or gray.

10 points - added 15 years ago by Naya Lizardo -

Smoking.

9 points - added 15 years ago by Naya Lizardo -

Not knowing your own strengths

you must take the time to think about your strengths and what you have to offer a potential employer

4 points - added 15 years ago by Naya Lizardo -

Not researching or learning about the company

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Bath mouthing your previous boss

Never say anything negative about a person or company you worked for in the past. You will come across as a complainer.