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Avoid Common interview mistakes

Mistakes You Should Avoid in a Job Interview

1. Sloppy application, not fully completed or putting see resume
2. Being late to the interview
3. Poor or casual personal appearance
4. Limp, fishy handshake
5. Failure to look at the interviewer when conversing
6. Lack of confidence and poise: nervous and ill at ease
7. Overbearing, overaggressive, conceited with superiority or "know it all complex"
8. Lack of maturity
9. Inability to take criticism
10. Inability to express self clearly: poor voice diction, grammar
11. Indecision and hesitation
12. Indefinite response to questions
13. Lack of interest and enthusiasm: passive and indifferent
14. Lack of planning for career: no purpose and goals
15. Condemnation of past employers
16. Overemphasis on money: interested only in best dollar offer, benefits, hours and vacation
17. Ask no questions about the job or the company
18. No interest in the company or the industry
19. Wanting the job for a short time
20. Narrow interests