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Old 06-13-2008, 02:09 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Default 10 bad things to do in an interview

I thought I would put this up for people going out to interview. It could come in handy. I get a HR letter every week....not because I want it but it's my job.

“You should see my references.” — A prospective employee brought her children along. Think that’s bad? One candidate even brought his mom along for moral support.
“Where’s the lunchroom?” – One candidate requested that the interviewer move it along because his stomach was grumbling with hunger while another whipped out a sandwich and began chowing down mid-interview.
“Is your dress code casual?” — A prospective employee showed up barefoot. Another wore her Jackie-O-inspired sunglasses throughout the entire interview.
“I’m really into compliance.” — One candidate inquired about the specific locations of the building’s security cameras. At least he asked — another didn’t bother and outright stole from the interviewer’s office.
“No drinking on the job?” — A candidate brought a bottle of wine to his interview and offered the interviewer a glass of burgundy to ease the mood.
“I sweat when I’m nervous.” — One hygiene-conscious person stopped to sniff his armpits prior to entering the interview room, in plain sight of his prospective employer. (We’re thinking the welcome handshake never took place.)
“I’m ‘indisposed’ at the moment.” — A job offer wasn’t the only thing that went down the tubes: A candidate interviewing by phone didn’t hesitate to flush the toilet.
“Excuse me while I take this.” — There’s only one move worse than answering a cell phone during the interview: This applicant asked the Finance manager to take a hike from her own office while he took the private call.
“I’m not afraid to toot my own horn.” — To make himself memorable to his interviewers, one candidate burst into song — the national anthem, in fact. (At least he picked the right country.)
“My car’s in the shop.” — At the interview’s close, one prospective employee asked his interviewer for a ride home.
What irks interviewers the most? According to the survey, dressing inappropriately, bashing previous employers and appearing disinterested are the most common mistakes a candidate can make.
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