Top 50 interview mistakes

Top 50 interview mistakes

1- Dressing inappropriately.

2- Not taking a phone interview as seriously as an in-person interview.

3- Leaving your cell phone on.

4- Chewing gum.

5- Bringing a cup of coffee or other drink with you.

6- Bringing another person with you to the interview.

7- Wearing sunglasses.

8- Showing up early.

9- Showing up late.

10- Showing up hung-over and or really tired.

11- Going to the interview if you are really sick.

12- Not knowing the interviewer's name.

13- Not introducing yourself.

14- Leaving a Bluetooth earpiece on.

15- Texting during the interviewer.

16- Interrupting the interviewer to take a call.

17- Have background noise (kids, pets, etc.) during a phone interview.

18- Wearing too much perfume or cologne.

19- Wearing a hat or cap to the interview.

20- Not bringing extra copies of your resume.

21- Not bringing a list of references.

22- Depending on the job, not bringing a portfolio of your work.

23- Playing with your hair.

24- Saying "ummm" or "you know" or "like" too often.

25- Mumbling and using poor grammar.

26- Talking too much.

27- Cutting off the interviewer's question.

28- Not talking enough.

29- Not smiling enough.

30- Telling jokes and laughing too much.

31- Not making eye contact with the interviewer.

32- Criticizing your last company or boss.

33- Not remembering your work history.

34- Checking your notes for an answer to a question.

35- Not following directions if you're given a test.

36- Not being prepared to answer questions.

37- Not paying attention to the questions you're asked.

38- Not taking the time to research the company prior to the interview.

39- Forgetting the name of the company you are interviewing with.

40- Forgetting the names of the companies you've worked for in the past.

41- Not remembering the job you applied for.

42- Telling the interviewer that you really need the job.

43- Telling the interviewer that you need the money.

44- Not knowing enough about the company you are interviewing with.

45- Asking about time off in your first interview.

46- Asking about salary and benefits right away.

47- When asked "Why do you want to work for our company?" providing answers that are focused on you instead of on how you will benefit the company.

48- Not have relevant questions to ask when asked, “What questions do you have?"

49- Neglecting to thank the interviewer for the opportunity to meet with him or her.

50- Not sending a thank you note after the interviewer.

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